Figurative Language

Front

What is onomatopoeia?

Back

Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words sound like what they mean, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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'.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, such as 'Time is a thief'.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

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

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

Front

What is the purpose of figurative language?

Back

The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

Front

Give an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

Back

The cat meowed loudly, and the clock ticked softly.

Front

How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

Back

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

Front

What effect does hyperbole have in writing?

Back

Hyperbole creates emphasis and can add humor or drama to a statement.