Figurative Language Definitions
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A simile compares two unlike things using the words _____ or ___.
like, as
The door squeaked as I tried to sneak out of my room.
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
A person, place or thing is a ...
noun
Which figurative language is the following sentence an example of, and how many proper nouns does it have?
Walmart is colder than Canada in December.
Hyperbole
Three Proper Nouns: Walmart, Canada, December
Give three examples of pronouns.
He, she, they, them, us, we, etc.
Which type of figurative language gives human qualities to something that is not a human?
Personification
The cake is the Eiffel Tower as it looks so delicious on my plate.
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
Metaphor
Walk, run, jump are all examples of what part of speech?
Verbs
Which figurative language is the following sentence an example of, and which word is the pronoun?
My school is a jungle.
Figurative Language:Metaphor
Pronoun: My
Create an example of a personification using the word "pizza."
Example: The pizza sneezed as I drenched it in pepper flakes.
What is the definition of a metaphor?
Compares two unlike things without using the words "like" or "as."
My steak is as hard as a rock; I would rather not eat it like this.
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
Simile
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_____________ describe nouns.
Adjectives
Which figurative language is the following sentence an example of, and which word is the verb?
The scared little boy is hiding under the table like a lost kitten.
Figurative Language: Simile
Verb: is hiding
Identify the adjective and the noun that the adjective is describing in the following sentence:
I am eating spicy chips while l sit under a tree.
Adjective: spicy
Noun: chips
Which type of figurative language uses sound words?
Onomatopoeia
The basketball bounced so high that it touched the moon.
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
Hyperbole
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An adverb _________ the verb.
describes
Which figurative language is the following sentence an example of, and which word is the adjective?
The raging fire is dancing in the house.
Figurative Language: Personification
Adjective: raging
How many verbs are in the following sentence, and which words are the verbs?
Go with me to eat some pizza before we play basketball.
Three Verbs: Go, eat, play
Fill in the blank.
A _________ is an exaggerated statement.
hyperbole
The football cheered for the winning team.
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
Personification
The word "his" in the following sentence is an example of which part of speech?
John failed his test miserably.
Pronoun
Which figurative language is the following sentence an example of, and which word is the adverb?
The popcorn happily jumped into my mouth as I enjoyed a movie.
Figurative Language: Personification
Adverb: happily
Use a verb to create an example of a hyperbole.
Example: I run faster than the speed of light.