Figurative Language

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as”

Question 2

Hyperbole

Answer 2

an exaggeration or overstate so dramatic is not believeable

Question 3

Alliteration

Answer 3

the repeating of the same letter sounds (consonants)

Question 4

Metaphor

Answer 4

Comparing two unlike things NOT using “like” or “as”

Question 5

Personification

Answer 5

giving human characteristic to no human subjects

Question 6

Onomatopoeia

Answer 6

The use of a word to describe or intimidate natural sounds (Boom, Crackle, Pop)

Question 7

Assonance

Answer 7

the repeating on the same letter sound (vowels)

Question 8

Couplet

Answer 8

two rhyming sentences right next to each other

Question 9

Imagery

Answer 9

Using the 5 senses to create detail

Question 10

Irony

Answer 10

Expecting one thing when something completely different happens

Question 11

Refrain

Answer 11

Chorus or set of lines being repeated

Question 12

Repetition

Answer 12

repeats of a stanza or word(s)

Question 13

Rhyme Scheme

Answer 13

the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem or verse. (ABAB)

Question 14

Stanza

Answer 14

paragraphs in poety