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Figurative Language

Types of figurative definitions and examples.

TermDefinition/Example
Metaphor A direct comparison of two things. (It does not use LIKE or AS.)
Simile A comparison of two things using the words LIKE or AS.
Alliteration Repeated sounds at the beginning of words.
Onomatopoeia A word that sounds like the sound it names.
Idiom A common saying with a meaning completely different from its dictionary meaning.
Personification When an object is given human qualities.
Hyperbole An extreme exaggeration.
Simile He was as angry as a hornet defending its hive.
Metaphor She is a bear when she wakes up in the morning.
Alliteration Please plan to be present at Paul's pirate party.
Personification The kite danced happily across the sky.
Onomatopoeia The race car screeched to a halt.
Hyperbole I've told you a million times not to wait until the last minute to study for a test!
Idiom I'm exhausted! I think I will try to catch some Zs.
Simile Kendra is as sweet as cotton candy.
Metaphor My baby brother is my alarm clock each morning.
Alliteration Harold had one huge headache by halftime.
Personification When Mr. Abels sang the song, I couldn't take my eyes off his dancing mustache.
Onomatopoeia The howling of wolves could be heard throughout the dark forest.
Hyperbole We had to stand in line forever to ride the new roller coaster.
Idiom Avoid Cindy this morning. She got up on the wrong side of the bed.
Created by: salinasj1
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