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Figurative Language

Figurative Language. Adding music to our words. Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia Alliteration Personification Hyperbole Idiom. Simile. A simile is a comparison of two things using the words like or as . He was as angry as a hornet defending its hive.

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Figurative Language

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  1. Figurative Language Adding music to our words Simile Metaphor Onomatopoeia Alliteration Personification Hyperbole Idiom

  2. Simile A simile is a comparison of two things using the words like or as. He was as angry as a hornet defending its hive.

  3. Which of the following is a simile? My dog is a pig when he eats. My dog eats like a pig. My dog devours donuts. My dog eats a ton of food each day. The answer is B.

  4. Metaphor A metaphor is a direct comparison of two things. (It doesn’t use like or as.) She is a bear when she wakes up in the morning.

  5. Which of the following is a metaphor? My parents think my little sister is an angel. I think my sister is as devious as a fox. She has my parents snowballed. My silly sister, Sally, is six. The answer is A.

  6. Onomatopoeia An onomatopoeiais a word that sounds like the sound it names. The bacon sizzled in the frying pan.

  7. Which of the following sentences contains an onomatopoeia? When we awoke, a storm greeted us. B. The thunder sounded like a freight train barreling toward us. C. Thunder boomed all around us. D. It’s raining cats and dogs outside! The answer is C.

  8. Alliteration Alliteration is repeated sounds at the beginning of words. Please plan to be present at Paxton’s pirate and princess party.

  9. Which of the following sentences is an example of alliteration? The flowers in the garden beckoned me. My grandma has a green thumb. C. Ryan gives Rachel red roses regularly. D. The garden is a rainbow of colors. The answer is C.

  10. Personification Personification is when an object is given human qualities. The kite danced happily across the sky.

  11. Which of the following sentences is an example of personification? My brother is a library of information. It’s time to hit the books. The book was begging me to pick it up and start reading it. Ben likes books about baseball. The answer is C.

  12. Hyperbole A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration. I’ve told you a million times to CLEAN YOUR ROOM!

  13. Which of the following sentences is a hyperbole? Dad sounds like a saw when he sleeps. He’s been sleeping forever! Bill got up on the wrong side of the bed today! The bed is calling my name. The answer is B.

  14. Idiom An idiom is a common saying with a meaning completely different from its dictionary meaning. It’s raining cats and dogs!

  15. Which of the following sentences is an idiom? Hold your horses! He is a racehorse when he runs. Clip-clop. Sam rode his horse along the path. Gabe treats his horse like a princess. The answer is A.

  16. My parents are going to kill me when they see my report card! This sentence is an example of: Simile Metaphor Idiom Hyperbole Personification Hyperbole

  17. The thirsty tomato plant gulped up the rainwater. This sentence is an example of: Simile Metaphor Idiom Hyperbole Personification Personification

  18. You should see her jump. She is a kangaroo. This sentence is an example of: Simile Metaphor Idiom Hyperbole Personification Metaphor

  19. Don’t let the cat out of the bag! This sentence is an example of: Alliteration Personification Onomatopoeia Simile Idiom Idiom

  20. The racecar zoomed around the track. This sentence is an example of: Alliteration Personification Onomatopoeia Simile Idiom Onomatopoeia

  21. Melissa is as sweet as candy. This sentence is an example of: Alliteration Personification Onomatopoeia Simile Idiom Simile

  22. Phyllis found five photographs. This sentence is an example of: Alliteration Personification Onomatopoeia Simile Idiom Alliteration

  23. Sara slurped up every last drop of the milkshake through the straw. This sentence is an example of: Alliteration Personification Onomatopoeia Simile Idiom Onomatopoeia

  24. She has a million pencils in her desk. This sentence is an example of: Metaphor Personification Onomatopoeia Alliteration Hyperbole Hyperbole

  25. Lexi likes lots of licorice. This sentence is an example of: Metaphor Simile Onomatopoeia Alliteration Hyperbole Alliteration

  26. Dad says that he is a night owl. This sentence is an example of: Metaphor Personification Onomatopoeia Alliteration Hyperbole metaphor

  27. “Uh-oh. You are in hot water,” said Dan. This sentence is an example of: • Simile • Onomatopoeia • Personification • Idiom • Hyperbole Idiom

  28. She is like a computer. She knows everything! This sentence is an example of: • Simile • Onomatopoeia • Personification • Idiom • Hyperbole Simile

  29. The house was old and tired. This sentence is an example of: • Simile • Onomatopoeia • Personification • Idiom • Hyperbole personification

  30. At the last moment, Jake got cold feet and decided not to ask Bella to dance. This sentence is an example of: • Simile • Onomatopoeia • Personification • Idiom • Hyperbole Idiom

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