5th Grade Figurative Language

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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 an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is: 'Dan's dog dove deep in the dam.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described. Example: 'buzz', 'screech'.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'Bees buzz from flower to flower collecting nectar.'

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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' means it's raining heavily.

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What is an example of an idiom?

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An example of an idiom is: 'She got cold feet the night before her wedding.'

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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 by stating that one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Life is a rollercoaster.'

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What is simile?

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

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'She swims like a fish.'