2.5 Figurative Language

• What does figurative language refer to?

  Non-literal use of words
• Personification involves giving human characteristics to non-human things.


  True
• Figurative devices enhance writing by making it more vivid, imaginative, and impactful
• A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.


  True
• Hyperbole is often used to exaggerate for emphasis or effect
• How does simile create meaning in a poem?

  By highlighting similarities
• What does the metaphor "He is a lion in battle" portray?

  Bravery and strength
• Hyperbole is used to emphasize the frequency of an action through exaggeration


  True
• The metaphor "The sun is a fiery ball" describes the sun's intensity
• What does figurative language add to a poem besides imagery?

  Depth of meaning
• What does the simile "Life is like a box of chocolates" highlight about life?

  Variety and unpredictability
• Hyperbole exaggerates to stress the frequency of an action
• The simile in "A gentle breeze whispers secrets like a friend" adds intimacy to the scene


  True
• Figurative language enhances poems by creating vivid imagery
• What does the simile "Life is like a box of chocolates" compare life to?

  Variety and unpredictability
• What does the metaphor "The sun is a fiery ball" vividly represent?

  Sun's intensity
• The simile "A gentle breeze whispers secrets like a friend" adds intimacy to the scene

  True
• The use of figurative language makes the poem vibrant and expressive
• When analyzing poetry, it's important to identify specific types of figurative language used by the poet


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

  Metaphor omits "like" or "as"
• What effect does hyperbole create in poetry?

  Emphasis
• What is the primary difference between literal and figurative meaning?

  Figurative uses non-literal language
• A literal example is: "The sun rises in the east
• What does figurative language create in writing?

  Specific effect or meaning
• Match the type of figurative language with its example:

  Simile ↔️ "She is as busy as a bee"

  Metaphor ↔️ "The classroom was a zoo"

  Personification ↔️ "The trees danced in the wind"
• Figurative language enhances writing by making it more vivid, imaginative, and impactful
• What is the key characteristic of a simile?

  Compares using "like" or "as"
• A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as"


  True
• What is personification in figurative language?

  Human characteristics to non-human things
• A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or as
• Match the type of figurative language with its definition:

  Simile ↔️ Compares using "like" or "as"

  Metaphor ↔️ Direct comparison without "like" or "as"

  Hyperbole ↔️ Exaggeration for emphasis

  Personification ↔️ Human traits to non-human things

  Imagery ↔️ Appeals to the senses
• The example "She is as busy as a bee" is a simile.


  True
• What type of figurative language is used in "The classroom was a zoo"?

  Metaphor
• The sentence "The ripe, juicy peach glistened in the sun" uses the figurative device of imagery
• What figurative device is used in the phrase "A gentle breeze whispers secrets like a friend"?

  Simile
• The phrase "The world is overflowing with life" is an example of Hyperbole
• What effect does the use of "dance" and "whispers" create in the poem?

  Animation
• The phrase "like a friend" adds a sense of intimacy
• The hyperbole "overflowing with life" emphasizes the abundance of life.


  True
• What is the primary purpose of figurative language in poetry?

  To convey ideas vividly