Figurative Language

Why is figurative language important in writing?

• It makes writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• It enhances writing by making it more vivid and engaging, helping readers to visualize and connect with the text.

• It is used to confuse the reader and obscure the meaning.

• It is only important in poetry and not in prose.

Example of a simile: 'He runs like the wind.' What does it mean?

• It means he is very slow.

• It means he is very fast.

• It means he runs in a straight line.

• It means he runs with a lot of effort.

Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does it mean?

• This personification gives the wind human-like qualities, suggesting it is soft and gentle.

• The wind is described as being loud and aggressive.

• The trees are talking to each other about the wind.

• The wind is a metaphor for a person's emotions.

Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does it mean?

• It means that time is a valuable resource.

• It suggests that time steals moments from our lives, emphasizing how quickly time passes.

• It indicates that time is a person who can be caught.

• It implies that time is irrelevant to our daily lives.

Example of hyperbole: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does it mean?

• It means the person is not really hungry at all.

• It suggests that the person is very hungry and exaggerates their feelings.

• It indicates that the person has a specific craving for horse meat.

• It implies that the person is joking about their hunger.

What is personification?

• A figure of speech where animals are given human qualities.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

Example of alliteration: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.' What does it mean?

• This phrase uses alliteration with the 's' sound to create a rhythmic effect.

• It describes a person selling shells at the beach.

• It is a famous tongue twister used for speech practice.

• It refers to a type of sea creature found near the shore.

What is onomatopoeia?

• A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

• A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things.

• A literary device used to create vivid imagery through detailed descriptions.

• A word that describes a sound without imitating it.

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

• A literary device that uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

• A technique used to create a rhythmic effect in poetry by varying line lengths.

• The use of similar sounding words to create a musical effect in writing.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to convey truth.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.