Figurative Language

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

• Simile, comparing the classroom to a zoo

• Metaphor, suggesting that the classroom was chaotic and noisy, like a zoo

• Personification, giving human traits to the classroom

• Hyperbole, exaggerating the state of the classroom

What is figurative language?

• A way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often involving comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

• A type of language that is only used in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

• A method of writing that strictly adheres to the literal meanings of words without any embellishments.

• A form of communication that relies solely on visual aids and gestures.

What is an example of a simile?

• 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

• 'He runs as fast as a cheetah.'

• 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• 'Time is a thief.'

What does 'the world is your oyster' mean?

• It means you can travel anywhere in the world.

• It signifies that you have the ability and opportunity to achieve anything you want in life.

• It suggests that life is full of challenges and difficulties.

• It implies that you should be cautious in your decisions.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement that is always true.

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

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A statement that describes something in a straightforward manner.

What is an example of personification?

• 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

• 'The sun smiled down on us.'

• 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

• 'The clock ticked loudly in the silence.'

What does it mean to 'stand out like a sore thumb'?

• To be very noticeable or out of place in a particular situation.

• To blend in seamlessly with others.

• To be ignored or overlooked completely.

• To be praised for one's uniqueness.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to animals.

What is an example of hyperbole?

• 'I've told you a million times!' This is an exaggeration to emphasize frustration.

• 'It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing jackets.'

• 'He runs faster than the wind.'

• 'I have a ton of homework to do.'

What is personification?

• A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

• 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.