Figures of speech

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement 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 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 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 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: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

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What is an example of hyperbole in a sentence?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I've told you a million times!'

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What is an example of personification in a sentence?

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What is an example of a metaphor in a sentence?

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An example of a metaphor is: 'He has a heart of stone.'

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What is an example of a simile in a sentence?

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An example of a simile is: 'Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.'

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What is an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence?

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.'