Classify the figure of speech: review

Learning Objectives Define simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, and hyperbole. Differentiate between a simile and a metaphor based on the use of 'like' or 'as'. Identify the non-human object and the human quality in an example of personification. Classify a given sentence as an example of a specific figure of speech. Explain why an author might use a specific figure of speech to make their writing more interesting. Create their own original sentences using at least three different figures of speech. Have you ever heard a car's engine go 'vroom' or a secret being 'whispered' by the wind? 🌬️ Let's explore how authors use these cool language tricks! In this lesson, we will review the most common types of figurative...

TermDefinitionExample SimileA comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.The soccer player was as fast as a cheetah. MetaphorA direct comparison between two different things, stating that one thing IS the other. It does not use 'like' or 'as'.The classroom was a zoo right before the bell rang. PersonificationGiving human qualities, actions, or feelings to an animal, object, or idea.The old house groaned in the strong wind. OnomatopoeiaA word that imitates the sound it describes.The bacon sizzled in the hot pan. HyperboleAn extreme exaggeration used to make a point or for emphasis. It is not meant to be taken literally.I have a million things to do after school today. AlliterationThe repetition of the same beginning conson...

The 'Like' or 'As' Test If a sentence compares two things using the word 'like' or 'as', it is a simile. This is the fastest way to identify a simile. Always scan the sentence for these two key words when you see a comparison. The Human Action Test If a non-human thing (like the sun, a car, or a dog) is doing something only a human can do (like smiling, thinking, or whispering), it is personification. Ask yourself: 'Can this object or animal really do this action?' If the answer is no, and it's a human-like action, you've found personification. The Sound Check If a word in the sentence sounds like the noise it is describing, it is onomatopoeia. Read the sentence out loud. If you hear words like 'buzz,&#...