Metaphor/Simile
Which of these is a Metaphor?
A. He ran as fast as the wind.
B. Her voice was like a magical melody, filling the house with warmth and wonder
B. is the correct answer.
Which of these is an example of alliteration?
A. Mirabel’s magical murals mesmerize many.
B. Henry is as sick as a dog
The correct answer is A as it repeats the first consonant sound.
Which of these is an example of Personification ?
A. The vines stretched and yawned, reaching for the sunlight.
B. A chip on your shoulder - means you are holding a grudge
The correct answer is A.
Which of these are examples of a Hyperbole ?
A.The wind howled in the night.
B. The house is so magical it could float above the clouds.
The correct answer is B.
Why is this an example of simile?
It was as colorful as Mirabel’s embroidered dress
It compares two unlike things and uses the words "as big as."
Which choice shows the definition of metaphor?
A. a comparison of two unlike things by saying that one thing is another.
B. a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as.
C. an exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.
A. A comparison of two unlike things by saying that one thing is a dissimilar object or thing.
Which of these are an Alliteration ?
A. Alice’s aunt ate apples and acorns around August.
B. The sheep went, “Baa.”
The correct answer is A
Which choice shows the definition of personification?
A. the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
B. an exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.
C. giving a human quality to nonhuman things.
C. Giving a human qualities to nonhuman things.
Which choice shows the definition of hyperbole?
A. A sentence that compares using like or as.
B. an exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.
C. An exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.
Simile or Metaphor?
Luisa is as strong as a mountain, lifting heavy boulders with ease.
Simile
Pepa is a walking thunderstorm! What does this metaphor mean?
Pepa’s emotions are intense
Is "yawn" an example of onomatopoeia?
Come up with your own Personification.
When you give human qualities, feelings, or thoughts to non-human things.
Come up with your own Hyperbole. You may talk to you table.
Anything that is exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally is correct.
Come up with your own example of Alliteration.
Anything that is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words is correct.
How many metaphors are in the paragraph?
Darkness wrapped itself around the people perched in their seats. As the lights went down, the projector purred to life, and the first flickers of film flashed on the screen. Rob turned to his friend Tim, who was a bundle of nerves, and whispered, "This is supposed to be the scariest movie of the year."
A. 1
B. 5
C. 7
D. 0
A. 1
How many examples of Onomatopoeia are in this paragraph?
The rocks splashed into the shimmering lake, sending ripples that danced like Mirabel’s colorful skirts. Birds chirped and listened to the pitter-patter of Pepa’s raindrops on the leafy canopy. Lightning crackled above, as if Pepa herself was practicing her magic, and thunder rumbled like Bruno muttering warnings in the night. A boulder tumbled into the water with a soft flump, sending sprays of sparkling droplets everywhere. Leaves rustled and swished in the wind, twirling like Isabela’s vines before vanishing into the air. Far off, a branch snapped with a sharp crack, startling a pair of glowing fireflies.
Correct answer: 6
How many examples of personification are in the paragraph?
Suddenly, on the screen, a bear charged out from behind a closed door and ran toward the man. Rob screamed so loud people could hear him in the next town. Tim sprang out of his seat like a jack-in-the-box. The boys glanced at each other. The panic in their eyes was a silent conversation. They grabbed their popcorn and ran for the exit.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 0
D. 7
C. 0
How many examples of hyperbole are in the paragraph?
When the boys reached the lobby of the theater they stopped running and doubled over, like marathon runners, trying to catch their breath. Rob gasped, "That was too much...a bear!" Tim looked around nervously. "We're going to be punchlines if anyone finds out we bailed out like big babies."
A. 3
B. 2
C. 0
D. 4
C- 0
How many examples of alliteration are in the paragraph?
Suddenly, behind them, the boys heard a familiar voice singing, “Who’s afraid of the grumpy, growling…guava…grumble…” It was Camilo, shape-shifting into a mischievous little bear. “Oh no,” groaned Mirabel. “Camilo will tell everyone in the village about this!”
A. 1
B. 0
C. 5
D. 2
A. 1
Is this an example of a metaphor or a simile?
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
Metaphor
What's another phrase for Onomatopoeia you've learned in this class?
Sound words.
What has been personified in this example?
The water rippled like a mirror reflecting the magic of the house.
The water
What's a synonym for hyperbole?
A) exaggeration
B) overstatement
C) hype
D) All of the above
Create a simile about yourself.
Different answers