FL TYPE
This type of figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
“My lunchbox was an ant hotel overnight.” This figurative language shows this happened.
What is many ants filled the lunchbox? (metaphor)
“The ball left his hands like a shooting star.” This shows the ball…
What is moved quickly?
This figurative language directly says something is something else.
What is a metaphor?
“The air wrapped around them like a soft blanket.” This helps the reader understand the air felt…
What is gentle and comforting?
“I’ve taken a thousand shots!” This tells the reader that Jordan…
What is exaggerating how much he practices?
This figurative language is an extreme exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
“The ants had a field day with my lunch box.” This means the ants…
What is enjoyed eating the food?
“The gym crowd roared like thunder.” This shows the crowd was…
What is very loud and excited?
This type of figurative language gives human traits to non-human things.
What is personification?
“I looked a million places.” This shows Mateo…
What is searched many places? (hyperbole)
“I’ve taken a million shots.” This is an example of…
What is hyperbole?