repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

Words that sound like their meaning

What is onomatopoeia?

Words that sound like what they mean

a comparison using like, as, or than

an expression not meant to be taken literally (ex. On cloud 9, raining cats and dogs)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor?

Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as

Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it

Big exaggeration, usually with humor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a metaphor?

She is like a bear in the morning- grumpy and cruel.

The flower stretched her hand out to the sun, yearning for its' rays.

Her hair was silk.

Buzz, Hiss, Woof

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A simile...

Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it

Big exaggeration, usually with humor

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as

The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is personification

Giving human qualities to a human

Giving non living qualities to living things

Comparing something to a nonliving thing.

Giving human qualities to a non human things

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Onomatopoeia is...

An exaggerated statement

A sound effect

A comparison of two things using like or as

The use of a word associated with a sound.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.

simile

metaphor

personification

alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Figurative Language

What is a metaphor?

What is an example of a metaphor?

A simile...

The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...

What is personification

Onomatopoeia is...

Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.

Simile or Metaphor?
My sister is like an angel in my life.

Fall Fridays feel fantastic.

What onomatopoeia goes best with this picture?

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The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...

What is personification

Onomatopoeia is...

Simile or Metaphor:The city is a sea of sadness.

Simile or Metaphor?My sister is like an angel in my life.

Fall Fridays feel fantastic.

What onomatopoeia goes best with this picture?

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Simile or Metaphor:
The city is a sea of sadness.

Simile or Metaphor?
My sister is like an angel in my life.