Figurative Language
Learning Objective
I can identify examples of metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in sentences.
Key Concepts
A simile compares two unlike things using words such as as or like.
Metaphor compares two unlike things without using connecting words such as 'as' or 'like'; for example, 'She is a fish'.
Personification is when an abstract idea or object is given human qualities, such as 'Opportunity is knocking at your door'.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which figure of speech uses the words 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?
2. Provide an example of a metaphor.
3. Give an example of personification.
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