Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things using like or as.
What does Pandora’s box mean?
A temptation that leads to unexpected trouble.
Spell the word that means a comparison without using the words like or as.
Metaphor
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing or idea.
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of two things without using like or as.
What does midas touch mean?
The ability to be very successful.
Spell the figure that has the allusion ”if looks could kill”.
Medusa
What is an adverb?
A word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to other things.
What does Achilles heel mean?
A person weakness or fatal flaw.
Spell the word that means an over exaggeration.
Hyperbole
What is an abstract noun?
An idea noun.
What is onomatopoeia?
Sound Words
What does “if looks could kill” mean?
An angry way to look at someone.
Spell the allusion “___ horse”.
Trojan
What is a helping verb?
A word that combines with another verb to form a verb phrase.
What is a hyperbole?
An over exaggeration.
What does trojan horse mean?
A person or thing that isn’t what it seems.
Spell the word that means giving human qualities to other things.
Personification
What type of conjunction has the FANBOYS?
Coordinating Conjunctions