Figurative Language 1
Burt thinks life is a highway.
a. Alliteration
b. Personification
c. Metaphor
metaphor
Bam! Sarah slammed the door in frustration.
a. Personification
b. Onomatopoeia
C. Simile
onomatopeia
There are many differences between the ancient Olympics and the games of today. In ancient times, the games were held only during the summer, but today the games are held during summer and winter. (Passage continues.)
Which organizational structure is used in this? passage?
compare and contrast
In math class, Bob talks a mile a minute.
What does the hyperbole in this sentence emphasize?
talkative in Math class
What does the root "port" mean in "transport"
moveable
Andrea is a tall as the Empire State Building.
a. Onomatopoeia
b. Personification
c. Simile
Simile
I’ve told you a million times to shut the door!
Which figurative language device is being used here?
a. idiom b. hyperbole c. metaphor
hyperbole
Some rivers begin in mountains or hills, where rain water or snow melt collects and forms small channels. At first, the channels are small. Then, as more water enters the channels they grow, forming gullies (larger channels). Finally, the streams in the gullies eventually become big enough to form a river.
sequence and order
After the phone call, my stomach was in knots.
What is emphasized with the idiom in this sentence?
the author is nervous.
What does the root "tele" in teleport suggest?
far away
The leaves on the tree whispered in the wind.
a.Personification
b. Onomatopoeia
c. Idiom
personification
Benjie barked because he was bored.
a. Alliteration
b. Personification
c. Onomatopoeia
alliteration
In __________ text structure, the author
explains something that happened and the reasons why.
cause and effect
Unhappy with her grade, Myra crinkled her paper and tossed it into the trash can.
What does the onomatopoeia in this sentence emphasize?
the sound of the paper
Mon-" from monarchy is a root that means..
one / alone
New York is the city that never sleeps.
What is the figurative language being used?
personification
I’m drowning in paperwork.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
hyperbole
To save the wreckage of the Titanic from further rust and deterioration, we should raise it, scrape it and repair.
Text Structure?
Oscar tried to explain his point of view, but his explanation was as clear as mud.
What does the simile in this sentence emphasize?
we could not understand him
What does the Latin root "dict" as in edict mean?
to say or speak