Figurative Language
What is a hyperbole?
What type of figurative language is the repetition of consonant sounds within a given text? (ex. tongue twisters)
What is alliteration?
Due to the pandemic, many local businesses are now bankrupt. With little to no sales, they are not able to pay their bills or debts. What is the meaning of the word bankrupt?
What is without money/ broke?
We thought it was audacious of him to invite himself to our party. Why would he think we wanted him there after he was talking about us? What is the meaning of the word audacious?
What is bold, daring, brave, unafraid, forward, presumptuous?
"Soda attracted girls like honey attracted flies." What type of figurative language is used in this quote?
What is a simile?
"Outside an owl hooted into the night, quiet now except for the drip-drap of water falling from the roof." What type of figurative language is used in the quote?
What is onomatopoeia?
Because they are not biodegradable, or able to change back to a natural form, some countries are banning single use plastics. What is the meaning of biodegradable?
What is eco-friendly or environmentally safe?
Hardly any time elapsed between when the alarm sounded and when the authorities arrived. They were there within 5 minutes of our call. What is the meaning of the word elapsed?
What is pass, go by, progessed, advanced?
"Dallas had a record with the fuzz a mile long." What type of figurative language is used in this quote?
What is a hyperbole?
"The teapot sang as the water boiled." What type of figurative language is used in the quote?
What is personification?
Many experts predict that petrol fueled cars will soon be obsolete. They say that by the end of the decade , electric vehicles will have replaced petrol vehicles. What is the meaning of the word obsolete?
What is out of date, old fashioned, no longer used?
I am not going to ask her out again, I have been rebuffed too many times. What does the word rebuffed mean?
What is rejected, turned down, declined, snubbed?
What type of figurative language imitates the natural sound of a thing? They create a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and more interesting.
What is onomatopoeia?
"JB and I are two basketball goals at opposite ends of the court." What type of figurative language is used in the quote?
What is metaphor?
Many students insist that they must get accepted into a prestigious university. For this reason, universities such as Cambridge and Harvard have extremely competitive entry requirements. What is the meaning of the word prestigious?
What is reputable, honored, well-respected?
This painting evokes a sense of sadness in everyone who sees it. What is the meaning of the word evokes?
What is brings up, evokes, calls to mind, induce?
"His mom wasn't the only person who didn't RSVP at all. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." What type of figurative language is being used in the quote?
What is an idiom?
"While these fleas flew, freezy breeze blew." What type of figurative language is used in the quote?
What is alliteration?
On hot humid days, I tend to feel quite lethargic, but on cooler days, I feel much more energetic. What is the meaning of the word lethargic?
What is sluggish, lazy, slow, inactive?
I would love for this to work out, but I just don't think it's feasible? What is the meaning of the word feasible?
What is possible, practical, actual, manageable, achievable?