Definifions
Examples
Expressions about violence
100

It is an exaggeration used to make something sound funny, strong, or dramatic.

Hyperbole

100

The classroom was a zoo.                              

It was noisy.

100

Use bad  words.

Usar malas palabras

200

It compares two different things using the words like or as.

Similie

200

My friend is a shining star.                              

He or she is very talented.

200

Use kind words.

Usar palabras amables.

300

It gives human qualities (feelings, actions, or characteristics) to non-human objects.

Personification

300

Time is money.                                                

It is valuable.

300

Debemos respetar a todos.

We must respect everyone.

400

It compares two different things without using the words like or as.

Metaphore

400

My heart is a stone.                                      

I feel no emotion.

400

Nosotros podemos ayudar a nuestros compaƱeros.

We can help our classmates.