Metaphors and Similes
He is as tall as a giraffe.
Is this a Metaphor or Simile?
Simile
What is the definition of foreshadowing?
The author gives the reader hints of what is to happen later in the story.
What is the definition of hyperbole?
Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis (to make a point).
He is a rock.
Is this a Metaphor or a Simile?
Metaphor
What is the definition of flashback?
Action that interrupts the plot showing an earlier event that happened at an earlier time.
What is the definition of alliteration?
Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
He is a bull.
Is this a Metaphor or a Simile?
Meataphor
What is the definition of simile?
Comparison of 2 UNLIKE things USING the words "like" or "as".
What is the definition of imagery?
Descriptive writing appealing to any of the 5 senses.
It is as hot as fire.
Is this a Metaphor or a Simile?
Simile
What is the definition of metaphor?
Comparison of two unlike things WITHOUT using "like"/"as".
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
Words that sound like initiate sounds.
It is hotter than an oven.
Is this a Metaphor or a Simile
Metaphor
What is the definition of personification?
Giving human qualities to objects/animals.
What is the definition of symbolism?
An object, or character, or scene in a story that may stand for something else beyond its literal meaning adding deeper meaning to the story.