Figurative Language Review

Master figurative language! Review similes, metaphors & more with fun practice.

Types of Figurative Language Match the type of figurative language to the definition. Simile A comparison of two unlike things using like or as Metaphor A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as Hyperbole An exaggeration Personification Giving human qualities or characteristics to nonhuman things Idiom A group of words whose collective meaning is quite different from individual, literal meaning. Alliteration A repetition of the same consonant or sound in a series of words Onomatopoeia Words whose sounds suggest their meaning 1. The sentence below contains which type of figurative language?The audience roared its approval of the opening number. personification simile onomatopoeia idiom 2. The sentence below contains which type of figurative language?The evening melted away like a snowflake. personification idiom simile alliteration 3. Read the sentence below.Being around Susan is like a rainy day.The author uses a simile in this sentence in order to point out the difficulty that the weather is causing emphasize the importance of having a friend to be around during bad weather show how much Susan likes bad weather. point out how boring Susan is 4. Read the sentence below.The day sang out with possibilities.The author uses personification in this sentence in order... to discourage anyone from going outside to share the joy of singing. to point out how short a day really is. to convince others to join in a day of possibilities Messy Room This may look like your room! Create 4 sentences using figurative language that describe the room OR an item in the room.