Figurative Language review

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What is hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is a great exaggeration used to emphasize a point, often for expressive or comic effect. Example: 'I have a ton of chores to do.'

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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: 'Sally Sells Sea Shells by the sea shore.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figurative language technique where human traits are attributed to non-human objects or animals. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example: 'Pop!' in 'Pop! The cork flew from the champagne bottle.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the purple mountains.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create more interesting and vivid expressions, evoke emotions, and convey meanings in a more imaginative way.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.