Simile
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that says one thing is another.
What is an idiom?
A phrase that means something different than its literal meaning.
A word that sounds like what it describes.
onomatopoeia
Giving human traits to non-human things.
Personification
Complete the simile: "As brave as a __."
Lion
Give an example of a metaphor.
"Time is a thief."
What does "break a leg" mean?
Good luck.
The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Imagery
Create a simile for how fast a cheetah runs.
As fast as lightning.
Create a metaphor for a rainy day.
The sky is crying.
Create an idiom for being very tired.
I'm running on empty.
A comparison using "like" or "as."
simile
A comparison that says one thing is another.
Metaphor
Is the statement a simile
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
No
Is this a metaphor "The classroom was a zoo." Why or why not.
Yes, because the classroom is in a building not at the zoo.
Identify the idiom: "It's raining cats and dogs."
"cats and dogs."
A phrase that means something different than its literal meaning.
idiom
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
What is this an example of?
Simile
Write a simile to describe a cold winter day.
As cold as ice.
Write a metaphor to describe a strong person.
He is a rock.
Is this a idiom? "I am on top of the world."
Yes
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.
What is this an example of?
alliteration