Figurative Language and Sound Devices Quizlet
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TRUE/FALSE - The following is NOT an example of alliteration: Maggie likes to make marshmallow muffins.
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE -- The following words are NOT examples of onomatopoeia: crack, slurp, biff, wham.
metaphor and personification
The following is an example of TWO types of figurative language? simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none Ryan's frustration is a truculent (belligerent) fire!
alliteration
The following is an example of alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition or none? Supercilious Sara can be snarky and oh-so-sassy!
onomatopoeia
The following is an example of alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition or none? The hissing and sizzling of the frying bacon was music to my ears.
metaphor
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification or none? My brother is a BEAR in the morning!
simile
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? Elephants are like castles on the move.
simile
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? Her legs were as skinny as toothpicks.
hyperbole
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? I have a ton of homework!
NONE - literal language
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? I'm so hungry I could eat three pieces of pizza!
NONE -- literal language
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? Mrs. Kunz really likes hockey and lacrosse!
Personification -- a house can't "groan" -- a person can be fierce but a wind literally can't
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? The old house groaned in the fierce wind.
NONE -- literal language
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? The snowman is tall and cute.
metaphor
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? The sun is a hot sauna.
personification
The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? This headache is killing me!
repetition and metaphor
The following is an example of what two terms? alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition, simile or metaphor? Hatred is a never-ending abyss that never ends.
TRUE!
True/False: If you see "like" in a sentence, that does NOT mean it is a simile; it MUST compare two unlike objects. NOT A SIMILE: Mrs. Kunz likes Snickers and Swiss Rolls!
TRUE!
True/False: In a simile and a metaphor, make sure the reader knows the objects you are comparing. If not, the reader will not understand the comparison. Example: WEAK: The sky is as blue as my grandmother's house. STRONG: The sky is as blue as a robin's egg.
The word PERSON in the word PERSONification will help you remember it means giving an animal, idea, or object the attributes of a PERSON!
What is a TRICK to help you remember what personification means?
A metaphor is a comparison of two unlike objects without using like or as
What is a metaphor?
A simile AND a metaphor compare two unlike objects that have something in common.
What is a similarity between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile is a comparison of two unlike objects using like or as
What is a simile?
Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation often through comparison or exaggeration.
What is figurative language?
Hyperbole is an exaggeration for effect.
What is hyperbole?
Literal language is meant to be true and is NOT exaggerated. It means exactly what it says.
What is literal language?
Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound.
What is onomatopoeia?
giving characteristics of a PERSON to an object, idea, or animal
What is personification?
Repetition is repeating a word or phrase two or more times for emphasis or effect.
What is repetition?
The "E" in hyperbolE!
What is the TRICK to help you remember what hyperbole means?
A simile uses "like" or "as" and a metaphor does not.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
These words do not imitate a sound like buzz or sizzle.
Why are these words NOT examples of onomatopoeia? loud, noise, sound, explosion
Writers often use repetition to make a point, to create a strong feeling, or to capture the reader's attention.
Why do writers use repetition?
