Figurative Language Definitions
The comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
My house is a prison. What does this mean?
Give me an example of a simile.
simile
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
Alliteration
Without makeup on, her looks can turn you to stone.
Allusion
The car was a jet on the road.
metaphor
My hair would not cooperate this morning. What does this mean?
Give me an example of alliteration.
Alliteration
A comparision without the use of "like" or "as"
metaphor
She walked in the room like a supermodel on a catwalk.
She walked proudly.
Give me an example of personification.
personification
And exaggerated statement for emphasis or comical expression
hyperbole
Karen carefully caught the kite.
Alliteration
Her smile was like a vitamin for his heart.
Give me an example of onomatopoeia.
onomatopoeia
personification
He was no Einstein.
Allusion
Their friendship is a rollercoaster ride.
They have a good and bad relationship.
Give me an example of a hyperbole.
hyperbole
Using words that appeal to the five senses
Sensory Language
mood
Suddenly Susan was standing on the other side of the street.
alliteration
I rather take a bath with a man eating shark than do my homework.
I don't want to do my homework.
Give me an example of a rhyme.
Rhyme
A reference to something that the author expects you to know
allusion
If I can't get a Smartphone, I will die.
He pleaded for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was ice.
metaphor
Be careful, it's a jungle out there.
Give me an example of a metaphor.
Metaphor
Words that imitate sounds
Onomatopeia
The waves crashed against the rocks.
Onomatopoeia
These high heels are killing me.
Hyperbole
My mother is going to kill me.
I am in big trouble. My mother will be very mad at me.
Allusion
Using the same ending sounds in words
Rhyme
How the author feels toward the topic or audience of his writing
tone
The wind whooshed through the trees.
Onomatopoeia
He dances like Frankenstein.
Give me an example of repetition.
repetition