Figurative Language 2

Figurative Language Match the figurative language terms to their correct definitions. Simile an unlikely comparison using like or as Metaphor an unlikely comparison without using like or as Hyperbole an extreme exaggeration Personification giving human characteristics to nonhumans Onomatopoeia sound effect words Alliteration repeated first consonant sounds idiom A phrase that doesn't make sense literally. Simile and Metaphor Sorting Choose whether each example is a simile or a metaphor Similes She was as hungry as a horse. John moved like a snail as he took his report card to his parents. Our soldiers were as brave as lions. Metaphors The assignment was a breeze. She is the black sheep of the family. His room was a pigsty. Time is money. Kevin was like a robot, making noises and walking with those leg braces. What kind of figurative language is this? simile metaphor idiom onomatopoia personification hyperbole alliteration Max was afraid the situation with Kevin might get out of hand, so he ran away! This is an example of what kind of figurative language? simile metaphor idiom personification Max felt like he hadn't seen Kevin for a million years! This is an example of what kind of figurative language? personification hyperbole idiom metaphor The ornithopter whistled as it flew higher and higher into the air. What kind of figurative language is this? personification simile metaphor alliteration We don't need to call each other earthlings. No need. Because it's the same thing that in this country we're all Americans, but we don't need to go around to people and squawk, "Excuse me, American? Can you tell me how to get to the nearest 7 Eleven?" simile idiom onomatopoia hyperbole Max felt fearful from Freak's unfriendly face. This is an example of what kind of figurative language? idiom onomatopoia simile alliteration Kevin's eyes were laser beams, burning right through him like he really wanted him to die! metaphor personification idiom simile