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Definitions I
Definitions II
Identify the Figurative Language
Identify the Type of Figurative Language
Hodge-podge
100

This is a type of figurative language a person exaggerates for effect.

Hyperbole.
100

This is the type of figurative language that gives human qualities to a creature, idea, or object.


Personification.
100

Identify the onomatopoeia in the sentence: The faucet dripped when I didn't turn it off all the way.

Dripped.

100

Hoping to run with the speed of Hermes, Jeremy began his marathon.

Allusion

100

Write a sentence that uses personification.

varies

200
This type of figurative language is when the same sound repeats itself at the beginning of words in a sentence. Hint: These are often tongue twisters.
Alliteration
200

This is a type of figurative language that sounds like what it describes. 


Onomatopoeia.

200
Identify the hyperbole in the sentence: It took me seven million years to get to school when I had to walk through the snow!
Seven million years.
200

I am an Olympian when I swim in the pool. (2)

Metaphor and Allusion

200

Write an example of a hyperbole.

varies

300

This type of figurative language makes a reference to other text, paintings, historical events, etc.

Allusion

300
This type of figurative language compares two things using the words LIKE or AS.
Simile.
300
Identify the personification in the sentence: My alarm clock screams at me every morning to get out of bed.
My alarm clock screams.
300

My friend made a joke about a TV controller. It wasn't remotely funny.

Pun

300

The door slammed shut and I threw my bookbag down with a thud.

Onomatopoeia

400
This is a type of figurative language where the figurative meaning of a phrase is different than the literal meaning.
Idiom.
400
This is a type of figurative language where you compare two things by saying one thing IS another.
Metaphor.
400

Identify the simile in the sentence: I was like the Flash when I ran a mile in under 5 minutes.

I was like the Flash.

400

Quit beating around the bush and just answer the question!

Idiom

400

This storm is so bright that Zeus must be angry.

Allusion.