A comparison of two unlike objects using like or as
What is simile
100
A direct comparison of two unlike objects, does not use like or as
What is metaphor
100
I found her dancing like a leaf and singing like a bird
What is simile
100
Simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, symbolism, hyperbole, imagery, and idoms
What is figurative language
100
motionless, incapable of moving or being moved
What is immobile
200
The repetition of the initial consonant sound
What is alliteration
200
Giving human qualities, feelings, actions, or characteristics to inanimate objects
What is personification
200
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before
What is alliteration
200
Death will wait until you come
What is metaphor
200
A solemn promise
What is vow
300
Involves one or more of your five senses to create mental pictures
What is imagery
300
The imitation of natural sounds in word form
What is onomatopoeia
300
It went zip when it moved and bop when it stopped,
and whirr when it stood still
What is onomatopoeia
300
Over me bright April,
Shakes out her rain drenched hair
What is personification
300
To give permission, permit
What is authorize
400
When one thing stands for or represents something else
What is symbolism
400
Intentionally exaggerated figures of speech
What is hyperbole
400
I would wander with you until the ends of all creation
What is hyperbole
400
Continuous as the starts that shine,
and twinkle on the milky way.
They stretched in never-ending line,
Along the margin of the bay
(NOT SIMILE)
What is imagery
400
To continue even though it is difficult or there is little chance of succeeding
What is persevere
500
An expression that means something other than the literal meanings of its individual words
What is idiom
500
A tool that an author uses to help the reader visualize or see what is happening in a story
What is figurative language
500
All the world's a stage,
and all the men and women are merely players;
they have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts
(NOT METAPHOR)
What is symbolism
500
That only happens once in a blue moon
What is idiom
500
A feeling of being excited and nervous about what is going to happen next