FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE

By: Xenia Meholick Ruby Welpott Claire Shaffer

Alliteration

Which is an example of alliteration? A. He was as fast as a cheetah B. Gary the gorilla gave grapes to

Garret C. The tree waved to the kids D. It was raining cats and dogs

The correct answer is

B

Synonyms

Synonyms are words that mean the same

TrueOr False

The correct answer is

True

Personification

Which sentence uses personification? He was a giant compared to the

other students The turtle ate as slowly as a snail She laughed her head off The wind whistled like a bird

The correct answer is

D

Genre

There was a stray dog who looked for food everyday. Until someone gave him a home.

What genre is this? Fantasy History Realistic Fiction Fiction

The correct answer is

C

Onomatopoeia

What is the definition of an Onomatopoeia?

Same pronunciation, different meaning

Using a sound to identify something Comparing two things using like or

as Words that mean the same thing

The correct answer is

B

Hyperbole

Is this an example of a Hyperbole?

She laughed her head off

Yes Or No

The correct answer is...

Yes

Synonym

Synonyms are words that mean the same

TrueOr False

The correct answer is...

True

Antonym

Antonyms are opposites

True Or False

The correct answer is...

True

Theme

What is the theme of The Rabbit and the Hare? Slow and steady wins the race Never give up Friends come in all shapes and sizes Never eat chicken

The correct answer is...

A

Homophone

Homophones are words that have no meaning

True Or False

The correct answer is...

False

MEEPTEAM

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