Figurative Language Definitions
The comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
An extreme exaggeration
Hyperbole
Give me an example of a simile.
simile
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
Alliteration
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
hyperbole
The car was a jet on the road.
metaphor
Give me an example of alliteration.
Alliteration
A comparision without the use of "like" or "as"
metaphor
Give me an example of personification.
personification
And exaggerated statement for emphasis or comical expression
hyperbole
The flowers danced in the wind.
personification
Karen carefully caught the kite.
Alliteration
Give me an example of onomatopoeia.
onomatopoeia
personification
The cat ran as fast as a cheetah.
simile
Give me an example of a hyperbole.
hyperbole
Sally sadly sang a short song.
alliteration
Boom, the lightning sounded so close.
onomatopoeia
Suddenly Susan was standing on the other side of the street.
alliteration
Give me an example of a rhyme.
Rhyme
He is a shining star.
metaphor
If I can't get a Smartphone, I will die.
Hyperbole
He pleaded for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was ice.
metaphor
Give me an example of a metaphor.
Metaphor
Words that imitate sounds
Onomatopeia
The waves crashed against the rocks.
Onomatopoeia
I have told you a million times to clean your room.
Hyperbole
He is as cleaver as a fox.
simile