Figurative Language Types
What figurative language compares two things using like or as?
Simile
She was as bright as the sun.
Simile
Today, i felt really sleepy.
^^^What needs to change for the above sentence to be grammatically correct?
The "i" needs to be capitalized.
What is the color of an emerald?
Green
How are metaphors different than similes?
They compare things WITHOUT using like or as.
I might die of boredom while taking this test.
Hyperbole
What does nonfiction mean?
It is a text that is real or based on facts.
Cheetah
When you give human-like characteristics to non-human things.
Personification
Wapow! Thanos flew backwards as Captain Marvel struck him against the face.
Onomatopoeia
Can you name the parts of a plot diagram?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is Captain America's name?
Steve Rogers
When an author references a famous historical figure or event.
The ocean breeze caressed my face, inviting me to stay awhile.
Personification
What is the difference between synonyms and antonyms?
Synonyms are words that mean the same and antonyms are opposite words.
Which professor is the head of the Gryffindor house?
McGonagall
When words that mean the opposite are right next to each other. Like "small crowd".
Oxymoron
The Great Depression caused many people to lose their jobs and homes.
Oxymoron
Where does the most suspense happen in a plot?
Rising Action
Can you name at least 3 members of BTS?
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook