Simile
What is the definition of Simile?
a phrase that uses the words like or as to describe someone or something by comparing it with someone or something else
What is the definition of Metaphor?
a figure of speech that is used to make a comparison between two things that aren't alike but do have something in common
What is the definition of alliteration?
the beginning sound of words is repeated in close succession
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
a word that resembles, or spells out, the sound that it describes
What is Diction?
word choice
What is this simile comparing:
The hero was as brave as a lion.
The hero and the lion
Both show bravery
What does this metaphor mean:
He's a late bloomer
a person whose talents or capabilities are not visible to others until later than usual.
Can you create a sentence using the repetition of the letter P?
Peter Piper Picked a Pack of Pickled Peppers
Onomatopoeia for an animal
Moo; Meow; Hiss; Tweet; etc
What is Tone?
the author/poet’s attitude toward their subject
What is this simile comparing:
The siblings fought like cats and dogs
Compares the fight between siblings to fighting between cats & dogs
They don't like each other
What does this metaphor mean:
Laughter is the best medicine
Humor is good for the health!
Can you create a sentence using the repetition of the letter S?
She Sells Sea Shells by the Sea Shore
Onomatopoeia for a vehicle
Vroom; Beep; Whiz; Honk; Toot; Zoom
What is Form?
structure of the poem
What is this simile comparing:
Your explanation is as clear as mud.
Your explanation and mud
Your explanation is not clear
Life is a rollercoaster
Life has its ups and downs; it can be exciting; it can move fast
Can you create a sentence using the repetition of the letter M?
Those horses have heavy hooves.
Onomatopoeia for food/eating
Slurp; Sizzle; Pop; Splash
What is Genre?
a distinct category of poetry
Watching the show was like watching grass grow.
This compares the show to grass growing
The show is boring and slow
What does this metaphor mean:
My brother is a couch potato
What letter or sound is repeated in this phrase:
The red roses were wrapped in ribbons
Onomatopoeia for phone notifications
Ping; Bing; Ding; Ring; Do-Do; Beep Beep
What is imagery?
using the 5 senses to create a mental image