Figurative Language Review

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'Silly Sammy swam so smoothly.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example: 'The thunder BOOMED, and the lightning CRACKLED.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.'

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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.' Example: 'You are like a ray of sunshine!'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions in the reader.

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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.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.