Definitions
The term that means “comparing two or more things without using like or as.”
Metaphor.
Translate the following expression to literal language: “The cat is as mean as a python.”
The cat is incredibly mean.
This is what type of figurative language: “Shake it like a Polaroid picture.”
Simile.
What is the literal meaning of this metaphor: “We would have had more to eat if Tammy hadn’t been such a hog.”
Tammy ate a lot.
Create a simile that compares a baby to a button.
The baby is as cute as a button.
The term that means “comparing two or more things using like or as.”
Simile.
Translate the following expression into literal language: “Girl, I love you like a fat kid loves cake.”
I REALLY love you!!
This is what type of figurative language: “The sun winked at me through the clouds.”
Personification.
What is the literal meaning of this hyperbole: “I’m so hungry I could eat a whole cow.”
I’m really hungry.
Create a metaphor that compares Johnny to a mountain.
Johnny is a mountain. He can see over everyone’s head.
The term that means “an extreme exaggeration.”
Hyperbole.
Translate the following expression into literal language: “My dad is a huge teddy bear.”
My dad is very sweet and nice.
This is what type of figurative language: “Jumbo Shrimp.”
Oxymoron.
What is the literal meaning of this simile from the film Forest Gump: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”
Life is unpredictable.
Create a personification about the sun.
The sun smiled down on me.
The term that means “giving inanimate or lifeless objects human qualities.”
Personification.
What type of figurative language is shown in this song?
https://multimedia-english.com/videos/music/stereo-hearts-gym-class-heroes-3946
A Metaphor.
What type of figurative language is in this song by Nelly & Florida Georgia Line?
A Metaphor
What type of figurative language is this?
A Hyperbole.
Create a hyperbole that exaggerates how old someone looks.
That man/lady looks like they are a million years old!
An expression that doesn't make sense at first, but then upon more thought makes perfect sense.
Paradox.
What type of Comparison is used in this song?
https://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/songs/katy-perry/firework-gap-fill.html
A Simile.
What is the figurative language used in: “I will love you until the cow jumps over the moon.”
A Hyperbole.
What does it mean if you have butterflies in your stomach?”
You are very nervous.
Create a metaphor that compares emotions to a rollercoaster.
This week has been an emotional rollercoaster.