Figurative Language Definitions
Figurative Language Examples
Irony
Plot
Point of View
100

A comparison between two things without using like or as

Metaphor

100

The following is an example of which type of figurative language? The boy was as brave as a lion in the jungle

Simile

100

When something happens that is unexpected or opposite of what is expected

Situational Irony

100

The events that build up suspense and lead towards the climax of a story.

Rising Action
100

Which point of view uses “I, we, us, me” 

First Person

200

An extreme exaggeration

hyperbole

200

The following is an example of which type of figurative language? The radio stared at me

Personification

200

When something is said that is different from what is meant or intended.

Verbal Irony

200

The events that occur as things start to calm down in the story

Falling Action

200

Which point of view allows us to see everything that’s happening but be in the mind of one character

Third Person Limited

300

Repetition of sounds at the beginning of words

Alliteration

300

The following is an example of which type of figurative language? The wood in the fireplace hissed and crackled.

Onomatopoeia

300

When the audience/reader has information that certain characters do not.

Dramatic Irony

300

The turning point where the main character makes a decision.

Climax

300

Which point of view gives us all of the information?

Third Person Omniscient

400

A reference to something historical or another piece of literature

Allusion

400

The following is an example of which type of figurative language? He looked at his broken arm and said “it’s just a scratch” 

Meiosis (understatement)

400

The following is an example of which type of irony? In Monsters Inc when the monsters are afraid of the kids.

Situational Irony

400

When the problem is solved and everything is finished

Resolution

400

Which point of view is used in the following sentence? I go to this coffee shop so often that the barista knows me. She has my order ready whenever I get there.

First Person

500

A phrase that is not understood through its literal meaning

Idiom

500

The following is an example of which type of figurative language? Chocolate cake is my Achilles heel.

Allusion

500

The following is an example of which type of irony? When Snow White takes a bite out of the apple that the audience knows is poisoned

Dramatic Irony

500

Which 3 things are we introduced to in the exposition?

Characters, Setting, and Conflict

500

Which point of view is used in the following sentence? You turn and see a frightening shadow behind you!

Second Person

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