Transcript Figurative Language - DuBois Area School District / Overview

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
By: Xenia Meholick Ruby Welpott Claire Shaffer
Alliteration
Which is an example of alliteration?
 A. He was as fast as a cheetah
 B. Gary the gorilla gave grapes to Garret
 C. The tree waved to the kids
 D. It was raining cats and dogs
The correct answer is
B
Synonyms
Synonyms are words that mean the same
 True
Or
 False
The correct answer is
True
Personification
Which sentence uses personification?
 He was a giant compared to the other
students
 The turtle ate as slowly as a snail
 She laughed her head off
 The wind whistled like a bird
The correct answer is
D
Genre
There was a stray dog who looked for food
everyday. Until someone gave him a home.
What genre is this?
 Fantasy
 History
 Realistic Fiction
 Fiction
The correct answer is
C
Onomatopoeia
What is the definition of an Onomatopoeia?
 Same pronunciation, different meaning
 Using a sound to identify something
 Comparing two things using like or as
 Words that mean the same thing
The correct answer is
B
Hyperbole
 Is this an example of a Hyperbole?
She laughed her head off
 Yes
Or
 No
The correct answer is...
Yes
Synonym
Synonyms are words that mean the same
 True
Or
 False
The correct answer is...
True
Antonym
Antonyms are opposites
 True
Or
 False
The correct answer is...
True
Theme
What is the theme of The Rabbit and the Hare?
 Slow and steady wins the race
 Never give up
 Friends come in all shapes and sizes
 Never eat chicken
The correct answer is...
A
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Homophone
Homophones are words that have no meaning
 True
Or
 False
The correct answer is...
False
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