Figurative Language
This figurative language device compares two things by using LIKE OR AS.
Simile
Information is presented in time order or steps.
Sequence/Chronological Order
This is what your essay will be about.
Prompt
This character lives in a pineapple under the sea.
Spongebob Squarepants
This character lives in a swamp and is an ogre.
Shrek
Look at the sentence, and state which figurative language device is being used:
DRIBBLE DRIBBLE SWOOSH!
Onomatopoeia
The text presents a problem and explains ways to solve it.
Problem and Solution
To show importance.
Emphasize
What does the "www" in a website URL stand for?
World Wide Web
This state is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations, jazz music, and the city of New Orleans.
Louisiana
ook at the sentence, and state which figurative language device is being used:
You can hear the trees whisper in the dark.
Personification
The author shows similarities and differences between two or more things.
Compare and Contrast
To show or communicate a message.
Convey
Which American singer is known as the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
Look at the sentence, and state which figurative language device is being used:
That food was so hot, my ears were smoking!
Hyperbole
The text explains why something happens and what happens as a result.
Cause and Effect
A caption is a short descriptive underneath an illustration.
Caption
The largest and most massive planet in the solar system.
Jupiter
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007
Look at the sentence, and state which figurative language device is being used:
Sarah sneakily stared at Sebastian
Alliteration
The author describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, or examples.
Description
Part of a passage that is taken from a book.
Excerpt
This legendary boxer, known for his quick footwork and powerful punches, proclaimed himself “The Greatest.”
Muhammad Ali
This continent is known for its diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and giraffes.
Africa