Figurative Language in Movies

Which is an example of alliteration?

• He was a volcano about to erupt.

• The wind whipped wildly.

• She was as happy as a child on Christmas morning.

Which of these is an example of a simile?

• She was happy as she left school.

• Her hair was as soft as silk.

• She likes gum the best.

Which is an example of a metaphor?

• The bean bag chair was calling my name.

• The turtle was slow like molasses.

• I am a cheetah when I run across the field.

Which one is an example of personification?

• My Playstation was calling my name as I completed my school work.

• The rabbit snuggled with it's mom.

• The napkin fell off the table.

Which of these is an example of hyperbole?

• Sarah is really, really tired.

• Sarah is so tired, she could sleep for a million years.

• Sarah fell asleep and slept like a baby.

Which is an example of onomatopoeia?

• Boom!

• He was as hungry as a horse.

• The trees reached the clouds.

What type of figurative language was used in that clip?

"I could eat a whole elephant."

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia 

• Metaphor

What type of figurative language was used in that clip?

"Bleeps and Bloops"

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Personification

What type of figurative language was used in that clip? 

"We must be as swift as a coursing river"

"As mysterious as the dark side of the moon"

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Simile

What type of figurative language was used in that clip?

"Chim chiminey
Chim chiminey
Chim chim cher-ee!"

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia