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Define a simile.
A comparison using like or as.
“The fire crackled and popped.” What is this?
Onomatopoeia.
Write a sentence with alliteration using the letter “S.”
Any correct answer, e.g., “Seven snakes slid silently.”
What does the onomatopoeia “buzz” help a reader imagine?
The sound of a bee or something similar vibrating.
Define onomatopoeia.
A word that imitates a sound.
“They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” What is this?
Alliteration.
Write a sentence using onomatopoeia for rain.
Any correct answer, e.g., “The only sound was the pitter-patter of raindrops on the tin roof.”
What does the simile “as busy as a bee” mean?
Very busy or hard-working.
Define alliteration.
The repetition of the same sound at the start of nearby words.
Her voice was music to his ears.” What is this?
A metaphor.
Write a simile about a dog.
Any correct answer, e.g., “The dog was as fast as lightning.”
What effect does alliteration have in writing?
It makes phrases more catchy, memorable, or musical.
Define a metaphor.
A comparison that says one thing is another.
“The trees danced in the breeze.” What is this?
Personification.
Write a metaphor about school.
Any correct answer, e.g., “School is a prison.”
What does the personification “the alarm clock screamed at me” suggest?
The alarm was very loud and annoying.
Define personification.
Giving human qualities to objects or animals.
“The thunder roared like a lion.” What is this?
A simile.
Write a personification about the sun.
Any correct answer, e.g., “The sun smiled down on us.”
What does the metaphor “time is money” mean?
Time is valuable, like money.