Figurative Language-Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification

How does personification affect the reader's understanding?

• It allows readers to relate to non-human elements by attributing human characteristics, making the text more engaging.

• It makes the text more difficult to understand by introducing complex ideas.

• It removes emotional connection by focusing solely on factual information.

• It simplifies the narrative by eliminating descriptive language.

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

• A simile makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

• Both similes and metaphors use 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

• A simile and a metaphor are the same and can be used interchangeably.

Identify the figurative language: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Identify the figurative language: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the purpose of using similes in writing?

• To create vivid imagery and make comparisons that help readers understand and relate to the subject.

• To provide a straightforward explanation without embellishment.

• To confuse the reader with complex language and structure.

• To summarize the main points of a text in a concise manner.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement that is meant to be taken seriously.

• An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A statement that is always true and factual.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

• A type of analogy that uses 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

• A type of metaphor that uses direct comparison without 'like' or 'as.'

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A phrase that describes something in a way that is not literal.

What is figurative language?

• Language that uses words or expressions that are different from what is actually meant. It makes reading and writing more interesting.

• Language that is straightforward and literal, without any embellishments.

• Language that uses complex vocabulary to confuse the reader.

• Language that is only used in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

Give an example of hyperbole.

• 'I’m so tired I could sleep for a year.'

• 'I have a ton of homework to do.'

• 'He runs faster than the wind.'

• 'I could eat a horse.'