Figurative Language Jeopardy( Hardy )

Definitions 1

100

This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."

What is a simile?

200

I can _________ similes, metaphors, imagery, and symbolism in a text.

DESCRIBE

300

When one thing is representing another

Symbolism

400

This type of figurative language compares two things without using like or as.

What is a metaphor?

500

Using all 5 senses in a text

Imgaery

Examples 1

100

I felt the soft tips of the leaves with my fingers.

Imagery

200

Describe the symbolism of gloves...

?

300

Name the figurative language: He was as fast as a cheetah. 

Simile

400

My students are all brains.

Metaphor

500

Name the figurative language: He was a hurricane when he entered the room.

What is a metaphor?

Examples 3

100

The popcorn popped and popped in the microwave. It smelles soooo buttery.

Imagery

200

Name the figurative language: The water was a glove that enveloped the swimmer’s body.

Metaphor.

300

Name the figurative language: "The boy was a sky scraper, towering over all the other students".

Metaphor

400

The shady woman was wearing gloves.

Symbolism.

500

Name the figurative language: The air was as cold as ice.

Simile