Figurative Language Christmas

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'jingle'.

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Example of Onomatopoeia in a sentence?

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The bells jingled on the elf's shoes.

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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'.

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Example of Simile in a sentence?

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At night, the Christmas lights were as bright as day.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of Personification in a sentence?

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The marshmallows swam through the steamy hot chocolate.

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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.

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Example of Hyperbole in a sentence?

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I have a million things to do before Christmas!

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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.

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Example of Alliteration in a sentence?

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Santa silently slipped down the chimney.