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words of which the sound suggest meaning
Idiom
an expression that doesn’t mean what it literally says
Hyperbole
compares two unlike things and doesn’t use the word like or as
Metaphor
the repetition of the same sounds or the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words
Onomatopoeia
a comparison in which something nonhuman is given human characteristics
Personification
a partial similarity
Analogy
an intentionally exaggerated figure of speech
Hyperbole
compares two unlike things, by using the word like or as
Simile
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
The sun smiled across the forest one early summer morning.
Personification
BOOM! The thunder roared outside of our tent.
Onomatopoeia
The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky.
Simile
My coach is a lion! He yells so loud when we score!
Metaphor
It is raining cats and dogs outside!
Idiom
Pen is to ink as pencil is to lead.
Analogy
It took a million years for Thomas to finish his homework.
Hyperbole
