Figurative Language Review

What is a hyperbole?

• an extreme exaggeration

• A repetition of consonant sounds

• A word that's used in place of a sound

• A comparison of unlike things

A ___________ compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

• oxymoron

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• Juliet is a beautiful rose.

• Eggie's claws were like knives against the wood floor.

• My friend took 5 million hours to get ready for dinner.

• My house shivered against the cold wind.

Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

• bang

• tree

• pop

• smack

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• The fire lit up the sky, bright as a firework.

• The trees were dancing in the wind.

• The black and white dog is a cute as a panda bear.

• Did you know that Dunkin Donuts doesn't carry dainty desserts?

What is an example of a metaphor?

• Greg was a rock throughout his baseball game.

• He was scared by the ghost in the painting.

• The boy boldly bounced down the boulevard with his eagle, Ben.

• His family would never move to another state or region.

"I started sweating bullets when I performed my solo on stage."

The above statement is an example of ______________

• personification

• hyperbole

• allusion

• metaphor

The tree limb blew down and cradled the little bird to safety.

The above sentence is an example of __________.

• personification

• oxymoron

• hyperbole

• metaphor

Why is figurative language used in writing?

• engages the reader

• because it's fun

• because your ILA teacher told you to

• it makes writing more interesting

The curious cat crept towards the crevice.

The above statement is an example of _____________.

• imagery

• oxymoron

• personification

• alliteration