Bud Not Buddy Figurative Language

Which type of figurative language is used when a word or phrase is used to describe something by comparing it to something else?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To make the writing more boring and uninteresting

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth and richness to the text.

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more difficult to understand

• To distract the reader from the main message of the writing

Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence 'The stars danced in the sky'?

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

What effect does figurative language have on the reader?

• Figurative language creates vivid imagery, evokes emotions, and enhances understanding and engagement.

• Figurative language confuses the reader and makes the text difficult to understand.

• Figurative language is used to deceive the reader and manipulate their emotions.

• Figurative language has no effect on the reader.

Mr. C said, “Bud, I know you’re not the sharpest knife in the drawer, and I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but those are found all over the world.” The sharpest knife in the draw is an example of an ________ and means_______

• alliteration/be careful

• simile/Bud is smart

• idiom/Bud is not smart

• metaphor/brilliant         

Figurative language is often found in books and poetry. It is not meant to be taken literally. An example of figurative language might be...

• a metaphor or simile

• imagery

• personification

• idiom

• facts or definitions

What is figurative language?

• Figurative language is a type of language that is used only in poetry.

• Figurative language is a type of language that is used only in fiction writing.

• Figurative language is a form of language that is used to convey literal meanings.

• Figurative language is a form of language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Idiom

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole