Figurative Language

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a type of figurative language where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

Front

Give an example of personification.

Back

The Sun smiled at us.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

Front

Give an example of hyperbole.

Back

I have so much homework my bookbag weighs a million pounds.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Give an example of a simile.

Back

The sun is like a light bulb.

Front

What is onomatopoeia?

Back

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound, such as 'buzz' or 'pop'.

Front

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

Back

The word 'buzz' imitates the sound of a bee.

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.