Defining Figurative Language

Descriptive words that appeal to the senses

• hyperbole
• onomatopoeia
• metaphor
• imagery

An obvious exaggeration to make a point or add excitement

• assonance
• repetition
• hyperbole
• onomatopoeia

Giving human qualities to non-living objects

• personification
• metaphor
• simile
• hyperbole

A comparison of two seemingly unlike things

• simile
• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole

What is an example of an alliteration?

• The vase flew off of the shelf. 
• Powerful pandas punch parrots.
• The plant liked to fly.
• I like to eat pie.

Onomatopoeia is...

• An exaggerated statement
• A type of bug
• A comparison of two things using like or as
• The use of a word associated with a sound.

An extreme exaggeration used for effect

• metaphor
• personification
• hyperbole
• simile

Language that appeals to the five senses

• Imagery

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

What is a simile? 

• Comparing two things without  using  like and as
• Comparing two things in a text
• Comparing two things using  like and as
• None of the above

What is a metaphor?

• Comparing two things in a text
• Comparing two things using like and as
• An exaggeration 
• Comparing two things without using like and as