Similes
Is this sentence a simile or a metaphor?
Melanie was a ballerina on Broadway.
Metaphor
Melanie is being compared to a ballerina
What is the definition of a hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
When we talk about there being an "angel" on one shoulder and a "devil" on the other, this refers to which type of conflict?
Character vs. Self (internal)
"She was as fast as a cheetah on that track" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Simile
"The road was a runway for cars to speed down" is an example of what?
Metaphor
Is the following sentence a simile or a metaphor?
She was a walking dictionary.
Metaphor
She is being compared to a dictionary
The definition of a simile is...
A comparison of two things using the words LIKE or AS
What is a protagonist? What is an antagonist?
Protagonist: The main character or "good" guy
Antagonist: The character that creates conflict "the villian"
Personification
"That test was a piece of cake" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Idiom
What is being compared in the following sentence?
The new science textbook was as heavy as an elephant.
The textbook is being compared to an elephant
Giving human characteristics and qualities to nonhuman things
She was so looking forward to going to a birthday party this weekend but couldn't because of the stomach flu.
Character vs. nature (illness)
"She was so hungry she could eat a horse" is an example of what?
Hyperbole
"The tree groaned in protest as the lightning hit it" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Personification
What is being compared in this sentence?
The sun was like a shiny marble that glistened in the sky.
The sun is being compared to a shiny marble.
What is the definition of irony?
When the opposite of what you expect actually happens
What type of conflict is this?
He knew it was wrong but he just got so mad, he couldn't help but push the bully down to the ground. He knew he was going to be in big trouble later.
Character vs Character (physical)
"That's it! That's the last straw!" is an example of what type of figurative language?
Idiom
"Val couldn't believe that Maggie would vandalize her locker like that" is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Character
Is the following a simile or a metaphor?
Time is money.
Metaphor
Time is being compared to money - meaning it's valuable
The definition of a metaphor is...
What type of conflict is this?
"Katniss knows that others may not agree, but she must do what she thinks is right"
Character vs. Society
"Her painting was as beautiful as the Mona Lisa" is an example of TWO TYPES of figurative language?
Allusion and Simile
"She was beyond frustrated that she couldn't sit outside and read because there were bees everywhere!" is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Nature