Simile vs Metaphor
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as.
What is alliteration?
Uses the same sound or consonant repeatedly.
What is an idiom?
Non-literal meaning.
An exaggeration.
Name one type of figurative language.
Idiom
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Give an example of a metaphor.
Time is a thief.
She has a heart of gold.
Life is a journey.
The sky was painted with colors.
Give an example of alliteration.
Junior joyfully jogs in his Jordans.
What does the idiom "It's raining cats and dogs" mean?
It's raining hard.
Give an example of a hyperbole.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
This bag weighs a ton.
I've told you a million times.
What do all types of figurative language have in common?
They are used to create imagery, add depth, and communicate ideas from effectively.
How is a simile different from a metaphor?
Similes compare using like or as, metaphors do not.
Why do authors use alliteration?
To draw attention to expressions, make memorable names and phrases, elicit a response from readers.
Give an example of an idiom that means to be very happy.
I'm on cloud nine.
She is over the moon.
He is as happy as a clam.
Why do writers use hyperbole?
To emphasize a point, create imagery, evoke a strong reaction from the reader
Give an example of an onomatopeia.
Bonk
Woof
Honk
Bark
Bang
Create a sentence using a simile.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
He's as fast as a cheetah.
Create a sentence that uses alliteration with the letter "S".
Susie is super sweet.
Explain the idiom 'break a leg.'
It means good luck.
Create a sentence using a hyperbole.
I'm dying of laughter.
She's going to die of embarrassment.
It took forever to climb the hill.
Give an example of personification.
The sun smiles down on us.
The stars dance in the night.
What does it mean when someone says, "Time is a thief"?
Time goes quickly.
Time is passing fast.
Time is going by.
Identify the alliteration in the phrase "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
The letter 'p'
Why do idioms not mean what they literally say?
It's because their meanings are figurative. This allows for colorful and expressive communication adding humor and emotion.
What is the effect of hyperbole in storytelling?
Emphasize a point, evoke emotion, create a comedic or dramatic effect
Identify the onomatopoeia in "The bees buzzed around the garden."
Buzzed