Disney Figurative Language Review

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I could sleep for a year.'

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'As brave as a lion.'

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What is Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'Buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a Theme?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a work of literature. It often reflects the author's viewpoint.

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What is Tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is Mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.