Figurative Language 1
A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"
simile
When an object or item represents something completely different.
What is Symbolism?
The curtains in the window are waving hello to us. What type of figurative language is this?
personification
The friends were like two peas in pod. What type of figurative language is this?
simile
The hazardous weather forecast threw cold water on our weekend plans. What does this example of personification mean?
The weather was going to be dangerous, so we had to cancel our plans.
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as silly, slimy slugs
alliteration
He runs like Sonic! What type of figurative language is this?
There are 2 correct answers!
allusion or simile
The car was a jet on the road. What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
My hair would not cooperate this morning. What does this example of personification mean?
I cannot make my hair look good.
The light of the moon took my hand and led me through the dark forest. What type of figurative language is this?
personification
A comparision of two things saying one thing IS the other, without the use of "like" or "as"
metaphor
He is a library of information about athletes. What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
Her eyes twinkled like stars. What type of figurative language is this?
simile
When a text or work is referenced without being directly mentioned.
What is an Allusion?
Sally sells seashells by the seashore. What type of figurative language is this?
alliteration
An exaggeration
hyperbole
I'm so hungry, I could eat an elephant! What type of figurative language is this?
hyperbole
I told you 20 million times to do your homework! What figurative language is this?
What is Hyperbole?
Her smile was like a vitamin for his heart. What does this simile mean?
Seeing her smile made him feel better.
My birthday will never come! What type of figurative language is this?
hperbole
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
personification
He was no Einstein. What type of figurative language is this?
allusion
My sore feet were begging me to take a break. What type of figurative language is this?
personification
Their friendship is a rollercoaster ride. What does this metaphor mean?
They have a good and bad relationship.
He climbs the wall so well I call him Spiderman. What type of figurative language is this?
allusion
When there is an indication or warning of a future event.
What is foreshadowing?
Drip, drip, drip went the faucet. What type of figurative language is this?
onomatopoeia
Suddenly Susan was standing on the other side of the street. What type of figurative language is this?
alliteration
I'd rather take a bath with a man-eating shark than do my homework. What does this example of hyperbole mean?
I don't want to do my homework.
The camera loves her. What does this example of personification mean?
She looks great in pictures.
A reference to something that the author expects you to know, such as a famous person, place, or event
allusion
Karen carefully caught the kite. What type of figurative language is this?
alliteration
He pleaded for her forgiveness, but Janet’s heart was ice. What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
Falling snow wrapped the town in a blanket. What does this metaphor mean?
The wildfire ran through the forest at an amazing speed. What type of figurative language is this?
personification
Words that imitate sounds
onomatopeia
The waves crashed against the rocks. What type of figurative language is this?
onomatopoeia
Books are keys to your imagination. What type of figurative language is this?
metaphor
Pat did a cannonball in the pool and made a big splash. Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?
splash
The snake hissed. What type of figurative language is this?
onomatopoeia
Her smile was like sunshine. What type of figurative language is this?
simile
The sunshine wrapped its warm arms around me. What type of figurative language is this?
personification
The wind whooshed through the trees. What type of figurative language is this?
onomatopoeia
He dances like Frankenstein. What does this simile (and allusion!) mean?
He is not a good dancer. He is very stiff.
He raced against time to get to her. What sort of figurative language is this?