Simile
A simile compares two things using what two words?
"like" or "as"
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that imitates a sound.
A metaphor says one thing is another. True or False?
True
Hyperbole means what?
An exaggeration
Personification gives human traits to what?
animals, objects, or ideas
"The baby’s skin was as soft as a pillow." What two things are being compared?
the baby’s skin and a pillow
Which of these is onomatopoeia? "Splash, run, tired"
Splash
"Her voice was music to his ears." What is being compared?
her voice to music
"I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!" What does this exaggeration actually mean?
It means the speaker has reminded the person many times (not literally a million).
"The flowers danced in the breeze." What is being personified?
the flowers
Create a simile comparing a rainy day to something else.
Example: A rainy day is like a sad dog
Give an example of onomatopoeia you’d hear at lunchtime in the cafeteria.
Example: Crunch, slurp, clang.
Turn this simile into a metaphor: "The boy was as sly as a fox."
The boy was a sly fox
Make up your own hyperbole about studying for a test or practicing for a big game.
Example: “I practiced so much my arms are going to fall off!” or “I studied for a million hours last night.”
Reword this sentence with personification: "The storm was loud."
Example: The storm roared angrily across the sky.
Explain how this simile creates imagery: "The night sky was like a black blanket covered in diamonds."
Example Response:
It helps the reader picture stars sparkling across the dark sky.
In this sentence, what is the onomatopoeia? "The fire crackled and popped as it burned."
crackled and popped
How does this metaphor help readers imagine the character: "Time is a thief"?
It shows that time steals moments from our lives, like a thief would steal objects.
Explain the effect of this hyperbole: "She cried a river of tears."
It emphasizes how much she was crying and makes it feel more dramatic.
How does this personification affect the mood? "The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up."
It makes waking up feel urgent, annoying, or even aggressive.