Category 1
Which figurative device is used in this sentence: “Her smile was as bright as the sun”?
Simile
"I’ve told you a million times!" is an example of ____.
Hyperbole
"Boom! Crash!" are examples of ____.
Onomatopoeia
What does this personification suggest: “The door screamed as it opened”?
It suggests tension or fear, making the setting feel eerie or old.
What is the effect of this hyperbole: “I waited forever”?
It shows strong impatience or frustration, even though the wait was not literally forever.
What is the effect of this simile: “His voice was like thunder”?
It makes his voice seem powerful, loud, and possibly intimidating, helping the reader imagine the sound clearly.
"The wind whispered through the trees" uses what device?
Personification
"Peter Piper picked a peck" uses what device?
Alliteration
"Time is a thief."
What does this metaphor suggest about how the author views time?
It implies time steals moments from us, creating a sense of loss or urgency.
What is the effect of the hyperbole: “I had a mountain of homework”?
It exaggerates to show how overwhelming the workload feels, helping the reader empathize with the character’s stress.
Create a simile to describe someone who is very tall.
Example: “He was as tall as a skyscraper.”
What effect does the metaphor “The city is a jungle” have on the reader?
It creates a sense of wildness, danger, and chaos, suggesting the city is difficult to survive in.
What effect is created by the metaphor “His mind was a computer”?
It suggests the character is intelligent, logical, and processes information quickly and efficiently.
Write your own hyperbole to describe being tired.
Example: “I’m so tired I could sleep for a year.”
What tone is created by the hyperbole: “Everyone in the world was staring at me”?
It shows the character’s embarrassment or anxiety by exaggerating their feelings.
How does the metaphor "Life is a rollercoaster" affect the reader’s understanding?
Suggests life has ups/downs, unpredictability
How does hyperbole ("I’m so hungry I could eat a horse") engage the reader?
Emphasizes extreme feeling, humor/drama
Why might a slogan use alliteration (e.g., "Best Buy")?
Makes it memorable, catchy
How does this hyperbole affect the tone of the sentence: “She cried a river of tears”?
It adds emotional intensity and shows that she was deeply upset.
"The bees buzzed around the flowers."
How does using "buzzed" instead of "flew" change how you experience the scene?
It immerses the reader with sound, making it feel more alive.
What is the effect of this simile: “Her hands were as cold as ice”?
It helps the reader feel how extremely cold her hands were, creating a vivid image.
What does the metaphor “He carried the weight of the world on his shoulders” suggest?
It shows the character feels overwhelmed with responsibility or stress, adding emotional depth.
How does this use of personification create mood: “The house groaned in the darkness”?
It creates a creepy, tense mood by making the house seem alive and unhappy.
Explain the idiom "hit the books."
To study hard
"The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."
How does repeating the "ay" sound affect the tone?
Creates a musical, flowing rhythm—often used in poetry or speeches.