Figurative Language Definitions
extreme exaggeration
Frankie franticly frolicks for fifty flowers. A) Metaphor B) Alliteration C) Hyperbole
b) allieration
messy vs filthy
messy (Suggests casual disorganization, not completely neglected)
lazy or relaxed
lazy (implies avoiding responsibility)
the meaning of words along with added ideas or feelings that have become associated with something.
connotation
A saying particular to a language or region; it has a different meaning than what the words literally mean.
idiom
The walls began to walk towards me. A) Personification B) Onomatopoeia C) Irony D) Idiom
a) personifcation
overweight or fat
fat (carries a judgmental or insulting tone)
The literal meaning of a word or dictionary definitions
denotation
The repeating of the beginning sound in two or more words.
allieration
It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing jackets. A) Metaphor B) Simile C) Personification D) Hyperbole
d) hyperbole or c)personification
Quiet vs. Reserved
Reserved (Calm and composed, not antisocial or shy)
tiny or shrimp
shrimp (implying they are weak, small, or insignificant)
words that mean the same, or almost the same
synonym
Giving something that is not human, human traits.
personification
He ran as fast as a cheetah. A.) simile B.) metaphor C.) idiom
a) simile
Sneaky vs. Clever
Clever (smart and resourceful rather than deceitful)
shout or exclaim
shout (implies anger, frustration, or rudeness)
words that mean the opposite or almost the opposite
antonym
Making a comparison WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as."
metaphor
By doing all your homework, you kill two birds with one stone! You get better grades, and your parents don't get mad at you! A.) hyperbole B.) idiom C.) alliteration
b) idiom
Pushy vs. Ambitious
pushy (implies being forceful or rude to get what they want)
Positive connotations evokes positive and good ideas and emotions associated with hearing a specific word or phrase. Negative connotations provokes bad or negative ideas and emotions that people feel when hearing a specific word or phrase.