Figurative language
Which type of figurative language compares two things using like or as?
"My uncle is as blind as a bat without his glasses."
Bats use echolocation; they can only "see" with their ears!
“A Heart of Stone”
"Lightning danced across the sky."
Lightning strikes were coming down.
"Piece of cake"
Something really easy.
Which type of figurative language expresses an idea by making a comparison that is not literally true?
Metaphor
"While fighting the war, the soldier was as brave as a lion."
Lions are strong and brave, no one messes with them in the jungle.
"Don't be a sheep, think for yourself."
It means to not follow others, like sheep follow their herds.
"The wind howled in the night."
The wind was very strong last night.
"Hold your horses!"
Which type of figurative language gives human qualities to non-human things?
Personification
"My mom is as busy as a bee in the mornings."
"His head is always in the clouds"
"The moon played hide and seek with the clouds."
The moon was hidden behind the clouds.
"Break a leg!"
Good luck!
Which type of figurative language are sayings that do not mean what the words mean?
Idioms
"She is as proud as a peacock after getting selected for the lead role in the drama."
Peacocks are so proud of their beautiful feathers that they show them off!
"Quit being a couch potato and go outside!"
Couch potato is someone that is being lazy.
"My flowers were begging for water."
The flowers were dry!
Stop avoiding the topic or issue!
Which type of figurative language uses emphasis to exaggerate meaning?
Hyperbole
"These shoes are perfect because they fit like a glove."
Gloves fit perfectly around your hands and not too snug, like they were made just for you!
"I’m basically the next Ariana Grande."
This means that the person is a really good singer.
"The leaves waved in the wind."
The leaves floated around because of the wind.
"Pig out"
Eat a lot!