Figurative Language Review

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What does personification mean?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human qualities to nonhuman things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does imagery mean in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind. It appeals to the senses.

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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. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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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 descriptions, convey emotions, and enhance the meaning of the text.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.