Figurative Language Review

Matching Match the term to its definition Simile A comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as” Personification Giving human characteristics to something that is not human Idiom An expression that doesn’t literally mean what is says Alliteration The repeating of beginning sound in a group of words (tongue twisters) Onomatopoeia Words that imitate the sounds they describe (sound words) Metaphor A comparison of two unlike things that DOES NOT use “like” or “as” Hyperbole EXTREME exaggeration used for effect and to add in humor Which of the sentences below contain a simile? The siblings fought like cats and dogs. The kid was a young Albert Einstein. Nila briefly brushed the baby’s hair. Boyd had been awake for 500 hours! Which of the sentences below contain an alliteration? Nila briefly brushed baby’s hair. Mitchell was as strong as an ox. Love is a thrill ride. The fire hungrily ate the house. Which word is an example of onomatopoeia? Pour Zap Reach Feel What is an example of hyperbole? The explanation of the math problem was as clear as mud. I was so hungry I could eat a horse. Miss Beckman heard the last piece of cake calling her name. The snow that covered the ground was a blanket of white and sparkles. What is an example of a metaphor? Nila briefly brushed the baby’s hair. Boyd had been awake for 500 hours! The snow that covered the ground was a blanket of white and sparkles. The fire hungrily ate the house. What is an example of personification? The calm lake was a mirror. Miss Beckman heard the last piece of cake calling her name. Can you keep the cat from clawing the couch? It's creating chaos. My teacher told me to stop talking 100 times today. Which of these sentences contains an idiom? The snow that covered the ground was a blanket of white and sparkles. Nila briefly brushed the baby’s hair. The siblings fought like cats and dogs do. The figurative language quiz was easy as pie.