7.5 Figurative Language

• The phrase "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" is an example of hyperbole.


  True
• A metaphor directly compares unlike things to create sensory associations
• Figurative language enhances imagery by making descriptions more engaging and memorable.


  True
• What are two common types of figurative language used in short fiction to create vivid imagery?

  Metaphor and simile
• A metaphor uses the word "like" or "as" in the comparison.

  False
• Figurative language relies on non-literal uses of words.

  True
• Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human things.
• What does imagery aim to create through vivid descriptions?

  Sensory experiences
• Match the type of figurative language with its example:

  Metaphor ↔️ "My heart is a drum"

  Simile ↔️ "She is as busy as a bee"

  Personification ↔️ "The trees danced in the wind"

  Hyperbole ↔️ "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"

  Imagery ↔️ "The sunset painted the sky in vibrant oranges and reds"
• Figurative language makes writing more factual and less imaginative.

  False
• A simile uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison, while a metaphor does so directly.
• The simile "She is as busy as a bee" helps readers visualize the level of activity.


  True
• Figurative language moves beyond literal descriptions to make concepts more engaging for readers.
• What is the definition of hyperbole in figurative language?

  Exaggeration for emphasis
• Similes use "like" or "as" to make comparisons.

  True
• What is a metaphor in figurative language?

  Direct comparison without "like" or "as"
• Metaphors use "like" or "as" to make comparisons.

  False
• Match the figure of speech with its characteristic:

  Simile ↔️ Uses "like" or "as"

  Metaphor ↔️ Compares directly
• Metaphors compare two unlike things using "like" or "as".

  False
• Metaphors compare two things directly, while similes use the words "like" or as
• Metaphors require readers to make connections between unlike things.

  True
• In the example "The wind howled in anger," the wind is personified by attributing it with a human emotion
• What is the overall purpose of figurative language in writing?

  To create vivid descriptions
• Metaphors compare things directly, while similes use "like" or as
• What words are used in a simile to make a comparison?

  like or as
• Personification gives human qualities to non-human things
• Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis.


  True
• A simile uses "like" or "as" to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.


  True
• Metaphors can be more subtle and impactful than similes.


  True
• What does personification create in writing?

  relatable images
• Metaphors are generally more subtle and require the reader to make a connection between two unlike things.


  True
• What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

  To create vivid descriptions
• A metaphor compares two unlike things directly without using like or as.
• Metaphors are more subtle and impactful than similes because they require the reader to make the connection themselves.


  True
• Order the steps to identify the difference between metaphors and similes.

  1️⃣ Look for the words "like" or "as"

  2️⃣ If present, it's a simile

  3️⃣ If absent, it's a metaphor
• Personification enhances thematic development by adding emotional resonance to the writing.

  True
• Hyperbole makes concepts more memorable by conveying them in an attention-grabbing way
• Match the type of figurative language with its example:

  Metaphor ↔️ "My heart is a drum"

  Simile ↔️ "She is as busy as a bee"

  Personification ↔️ "The trees danced in the wind"

  Hyperbole ↔️ "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"

  Imagery ↔️ "The sunset painted the sky in vibrant oranges and reds"
• A simile uses the words "like" or "as" to draw a comparison
• Hyperbole is used to make writing more memorable and impactful through exaggeration.


  True