5.5 Figurative Language

• Figurative language refers to the use of words in non-literal ways to achieve a particular effect or meaning
• What is a simile?

  Compares unlike things using "like" or "as"
• Similes create vivid and relatable comparisons to enhance understanding.

  True
• A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or as
• Metaphors are more literal than similes in their comparisons.

  False
• In the example "The trees danced in the wind," the human quality assigned to the trees is their ability to dance
• What is personification in figurative language?

  Assigning human qualities to non-human entities
• Personification makes non-human subjects more relatable and engaging for readers.

  True
• What is the key difference between a simile and a metaphor?

  Metaphors do not use 'like' or 'as'
• How do similes enhance writing?

  Create vivid, creative comparisons
• What effect does the metaphor "The world is a stage" create?

  Abstract, symbolic visualization
• Why is personification used in writing?

  To make non-human subjects relatable
• What is the primary purpose of hyperbole?

  To convey strong emotions
• Hyperboles are meant to be taken literally.

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

  To achieve a particular effect
• Figurative language enhances writing beyond literal descriptions.


  True
• A simile compares two unlike things using the words "like" or as
• In the simile "She is as busy as a bee," what quality is being emphasized?

  Industriousness
• In the metaphor "The world is a stage," what concept is being conveyed?

  Life's roles and actions
• What is personification in figurative language?

  Assigning human qualities to non-human entities
• Metaphors are powerful tools for writers to convey complex ideas through imaginative comparisons
• An example of personification is: "The trees danced in the wind".
• What does figurative language achieve in writing?

  Particular effect or meaning
• A simile compares two unlike things using the words "like" or as.
• Figurative language enhances writing beyond simple factual description.

  True
• In the simile "She is as busy as a bee", the comparison highlights her industriousness.
• Metaphors allow readers to see things in a new, more symbolic way.

  True
• Hyperbole is a figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.
• What is hyperbole used for in figurative language?

  Emphasis or effect
• Alliteration is a figure of speech that uses words with the same initial sound
• Assonance involves the repetition of similar vowel sounds in nearby words.


  True
• Figurative language uses words in non-literal ways to achieve a particular effect
• A simile uses the words "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.


  True
• A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or as
• Personification involves giving human characteristics to non-human entities.


  True
• The metaphor "The world is a stage" suggests that life is a performance with different roles for each person.


  True
• What does the example "The trees danced in the wind" illustrate?

  Personification
• Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration
• Hyperbole makes writing more engaging by highlighting strong emotions or ideas.

  True
• The example "The slimy snake slithered silently" illustrates the use of alliteration