simile or metaphor
comparisons
definitions
examples
imagery & the senses
100

What figurative language do these lyrics contain? 

"You are the thunder, an I am the lightning." - Rascal Flatts

metaphor

100

Her voice was like velvety chocolate.

her voice = velvety chocolate

100

What is the difference between LITERAL language and FIGURATIVE language.

Literal language means exactly what is said while figurative language has different meanings than the words that are used.

100

Give me an example of figurative language.

Metaphor, simile, idiom, imagery 

100

Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence: 

The autumn leaves are a blanket on the ground.

visual imagery 

200

What figurative language do these lyrics contain? 

"I came in like a wrecking ball." - Miley Cyrus

Simile

200

The weather today is as warm as summer.

weather = warm

200

This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."

similie

200

Give me an example of an idiom.

Idiom

200

Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence: 

The pitter-patter of the rain and whispering breeze had turned into a gushing downpour and howling wind. 

auditory (hearing) imagery

300

Name the figurative language: He was as fast as a cheetah.

Simile

300

She was as cute as a button.

She = cute 

300

This type of figurative language is a form of expression particular to a specific person or group of people, but it is NOT LITERAL.

idiom

300
Give me an example of a simile.
compare two things using the words "like" or "as"
300

Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence: 

The sweet fragrance of honeysuckle always reminded Jenny of her mother's perfume.

smell imagery 

400

Identify the figurative language: "The rabbit was as slow as a sloth"

simile

400

That woman has the face of an angel.

woman = face of an angel

400

This type of figurative language compares two things without using like or as.

metaphor

400

Give me an example of a metaphor

compare two things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as"

400

Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence: 

She couldn't wait to sink her teeth into the succulent, salty steak.

taste imagery

500

Name the figurative language: He was a hurricane when he entered the room.

metaphor

500

The light of his music lit up everyone in the room

music = light

500

Why do we use figurative language in our writing?

to help the reader better understand what we are trying to describe and make it more entertaining

500
Give me an example of imagry

describe something in detail where I can use one of my 5 senses 

500

Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence: 

The tree bark was rough against the deer's skin, but it did scratch her itch.

touch imagery

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