Figurative Language Comparison Giving a thing When your hear using like or as the qualities of a the word, it person sounds like its meaning. Words begin with the same sound An exaggeration Comparison without using like or as Something small Sentences begin stands for with the same something large word or phrase Words paired together that contradict themselves Hyperbole I was starving to death. Her hair was taller than my whole body. She gave us a ton of homework. Simile He ran like a deer. He’s as silly as a monkey. Metaphor He monkeys around in class. He galloped across the room. Onomatopoeia Hiss, ring, whoosh, hum, zip Anaphora I have a dream. I have a dream that one day we will live in peace. I have a dream that my children will not be judged. Oxymoron Deafening silence Small crowd Modern history Alliteration Her hair helped her hit the high notes. The water’s waves washed over us. Symbolism Water = rebirth, purification, life, cleansing The U.S. flag = freedom, patriotism Heart = love Personification The sun slapped his eyes. The window winked at me. The proud tree stood strong.
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