figurative language 1
What is a simile
a comparison of two things using like, as, or than
What is a metaphor
a comparison of two things not using like or as
What is a euphemism
uses indirect words or phrases to describe something that could be considered unpleasant or offensive
What is personification
giving inanimate objects human-like characteristics
What is an Oxymoron
words used that are opposite each other
What is a pun
a play on words in which a humous effect is produced
What is a hyperbole
an extreme exaggeration
What is an onomatopoeia
a sound word
What is alliteration
the repetition of consonant sounds in closely or connected words
What is an allusion
words that reference a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, political, or Biblical significance
What is a cliche
a familiar phrase or expression that has been overused and lost its meaning or impact
What is an idiom
a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning
what is a pun
a play on words in which a humorous effect is produced
what is an understatement
words used to downplay a situation
What is an assonance
words that are closely connected that have a repeated vowel sound
Never trust an atom; they make up everything is a
pun
I am between jobs is an example of
euphemism
My dad was very blue yesterday is an example of
a metaphor
It rained cats and dogs yesterday is an example of
a metaphor
my father is as sharp as a pin is an example of
a simile
your cat needs to be put to sleep is an example of
a euphemism
the chocolate ice cream is calling my name is an example of
personification
that would be awfully nice is an example of
an oxymoron
an elephant's opinion carries a lot of weight is an example of
a pun
my sister's brain is the size of a pea is an example of
a hyperbole
the river began gulping is an example of
an onomatopoeia
with blinding sight is an example of
assonance
my hairdresser has a really bad hairstyle is an example of
irony
better late than never is an example of
a cliche
love is blind is an example of
a cliche