Figurative Language
What is Figurative Language?
Figurative language makes reading, writing, and speaking way more interesting.
Find the noun in this sentence.
Dinosaurs are huge.
Dinosaurs
What is the definition for METAPHOR
A comparison of two different things is the same WITHOUT using "like, than, or as" in the comparison.
What part of speech is this?
Rino, desk, car, store, pencil, book, starvation
Noun: is a person, place, thing or idea.
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition?
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound made by an object or action.
Onomatopoeia
name 5 types of figurative language
Idiom,Simile,Hyperbole,Alliteration,Metaphor Personification,Onomatopoeia
Find the verb in this sentence.
Herbivore dinosaurs eat only leaves and grasses.
eat
What is the definition of Simile?
A comparison of two unlike things using "like, than or as" in the comparison
What part of speech is this?
sat, stood, ran, walked, ate, slept
Verb= Action words, they tell what nouns are doing
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition?
Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as".
Simile
Why is figurative language used?
Figurative language is used to help the reader better understand what the author is trying to describe.
Find the adjective in this sentence.
The ferocious dinosaur chased its prey.
ferocious
What is the definition for Onomatopoeia?
a word from a sound associated with what is named
ex: BOOM,CRASH,BANG
What part of speech is this?
quickly, slowly, gently, calmly, thoughtfully
Adverb: Describes verbs. For example, I quickly ate my food.
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition?
Comparing two unlike things without using like or as. Calling one thing another.
Metaphor
Where is figurative language used?
Books, movies, media, in writing.
Find the three nouns in this sentence.
David and Oliver sat quietly waiting for a slice of cake.
David, Oliver, cake.
What is the definition for Hyperbole?
An extreme exaggeration
What part of speech is this?
blue, hard, light, heavy, sharp, short
Adjective: These describe nouns. For example: "The short teacher ran to class."
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition
Sally sells seashells by the sea shore
Alliteration
What is Type of figurative Language is this?
BOOM! POW!
Onomatopoeia
Find the adverb in this sentence.
Alex quickly ran to get breakfast before the bell rang.
What is the definition for Alliteration?
The repeating of the same letter or sound, especially constant sounds, tongue twisters.
What part of speech are the words "good and 2" in this sentence?
The good baseball player hit 2 home runs this game.
Adjectives, because it is describing the nouns "player and home runs"
What is the name of the type of Figurative Language that has this definition?
The wind whistled in the night
personification