Type of Figurative Language
A word that mimics the sound of an object or action it refers to
Onomatopoeia
What is the meaning of this metaphor?
This cupcake is a rainbow of flavors!
This cupcake is very flavorful
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
The pizza was proudly prepared by Pauline.
Alliteration
Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
A. My father always says, "Laughter is the best medicine."
B. The rollercoaster went up and down like an elevator!
C. My brother sometimes dresses like a clown to scare me.
A. My father always says, "Laughter is the best medicine."
What type of figurative language describes non-human things with human qualities?
Personification
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
Simile
What is the meaning of the following simile?
Timothy was like a kid in a candy store!
Timothy was very excited and happy about something.
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
Sam's bubblegum popped as he tried to get his friend's attention.
Onomatopoeia
Which sentence is an example of a simile?
A. I really like to go swimming at the lake in the summer.
B. I started to feel nauseous as I waited for my turn to speak.
C. After I hurt my ankle, I walked as slow as a turtle.
C. After I hurt my ankle, I walked as slow as a turtle.
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
The donut called to me from the kitchen, so I had to go eat it.
Personification
Metaphor
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
After studying hard the night before, Adam thought the test was a piece of cake.
Adam thought the test was easy.
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
The Philadelphia Eagles are the best team of all time!
Hyperbole
Which sentence is an example of onomatopoeia?
A. Leon the largest lion was laughing loudly.
B. Tick, tick, tick, all I could hear was the clock aggravating me all night long.
C. When we heard the bell, we made sure to get right to class.
B. Tick, tick, tick, all I could hear was the clock aggravating me all night long.
Which type of figurative language uses words that start with the same letter or sound?
Alliteration
To describe something in an extremely exaggerated way
Hyperbole
What is the meaning of the following metaphor?
Life is one big roller coaster ride!
Life is full of ups and downs, good moments and bad moments.
It is not always smooth, easy, and predictable.
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
My dog is like a superhero when he hears someone in trouble.
Simile
Which sentence is an example of personification?
A. My brother Bob loves to bake brownies for my birthday.
B. The stairs groaned as the crows left the stadium.
C. Jenny bought a snack with the dollar burning a hole in her pocket.
B. The stairs groaned as the crows left the stadium.
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
The computers at our school are dinosaurs!
Metaphor
A phrase that means something different than what it says. It should not be taken literally.
Idiom
What is the meaning of the following idiom?
We had a substitute today because our teacher was feeling under the weather.
Our teacher was sick today.
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
When my mom made my favorite dinner, my eyes were bigger than my stomach.
Idiom
Which sentence is an example of an idiom?
A. I had to get my leftovers in a doggie bag to take home.
B. The dandelions were begging for me to water them.
C. The lightning was like fireworks in the night sky.
A. I had to get my leftovers in a doggie bag to take home.
Which sentence is an example of a hyperbole?
A. My big brother can be such a couch potato!
B. The water balloon went splat as it hit the ground.
C. I wanted to go out and play, but I had a ton of chores to do.
A. My big brother can be such a couch potato!