What is it?
What form of figurative language makes a comparison using the words "like" or "as"?
Simile
Steven sings like nightingale is an example of a(n)...
a. simile b.metaphor
a. simile
"Gretchen is a fish when she swims" is a...
metaphor
Ryan was as slow as a _______.
a. eagle b. car c. snail
c. snail
Similes use the words...
like or as
What form figurative language compares two things without using the words "like" or "as"?
Metaphor
"The moon is a lantern in the sky" is an example of a(n)...
a. simile b. metaphor
b. metaphor
"Phillip is lightning when he runs a race" is a...
simile
Her eyes were sparkling _______.
a. diamonds b. explosions c. windows
a. diamonds
Metaphor do not use the words "like" or "as", true or false?
True
What form of figurative language makes an indirect reference to a person, place, event, history, etc.?
Allusion
"I could hear the wind whistling through the trees" is an example of...
a. personification b.allusion
a. personification
"The alarm clock yells at Joe every morning" is a...
personification
The boys had boasted about their plan, so everyone was a little amused when it sunk like the _________.
a. leopard b. Titanic c. Mona Lisa
b. Titanic
Personification give an object what kind of characteristics?
human
What form of figurative language gives an object a human characteristic?
Personification
"I don't get an allowance because my father is a real scrooge" is an example of a(n)...
a. personifcation b. allusion
b. allusion
"As my brother told the story, I expected his nose to start growing" is an...
allusion
As Ricky told Jenna that she could "trust him" she thought she saw horns start growing from his head like the ________.
a. deer b. bull c. devil
c. devil
Allussion is usually a direct reference, true or false?
False. It is usually an indirect reference.
What uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful?
Figurative language
"Jealous that his friend was no longer spending very much time with him now that he had a girlfriend, Ryan called out, “Well if it isn’t Romeo!” when Michael finally showed up." Is grtype of allusion?
a. biblical b. literature c. greek mythology
b. literature
What are three types of allusion?
Acceptable answers are people, places, history, pop culture, sports, music, art, etc/teacher's choice