A comparison of two unlike things
Metaphor
A comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as
Simile
An exaggeration
Hyperbole
The repeating of a word, phrase, or idea
Repetition
A word that imitates a sound
Onomatopoeia
When an animal, object, or thing in nature is given human actions or characteristics
Personification
Specific words a poet (author) uses that create a picture in your mind
Imagery
Repeating the same beginning sound
Alliteration
What kind of figurative language is this? I was so tired last night; I slept like a baby.
Simile
What does the author really mean when he or she says: I was so tired last night; I slept like a baby.
I slept really good!
What kind of figurative language is this? I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
Hyperbole
What does the author really mean when he or she says: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
They're really hungry, and they could eat a lot.
What kind of figurative language is this? Jean moves as slow as molasses.
Simile
What does the author really mean when he or she says: Jean moves as slow as molasses.
She's moving really slowly.
What kind of figurative language is this? The stars seemed to wink at me as I looked up at them.
Personification
What does the author really mean when he or she says: The stars seemed to wink at me as I looked up at them.
The stars were bright, and I noticed them.
