Figurative Language
by Daniel Diaz
Simile
Compare two objects using like or as.
Edward's jacket is as red as Rudolf's nose.
Hyperbole
Over exageration.
Gianna lifted her head and hit it on the branch suddenly she started cracking up.
Onomatopoeia
Words that are sounds buzz zoom pow.
The fly buzzed around Mr.Araiza's sandwich.
Personification
Give human qualities to non human objects.
the pencil is so stingy with lead.
Imagery
Use words to paint a picture (use adjectives)
The lady put plump,glossy,red grapes into her mouth.
Idiom
A saying
Don't let the cat jump out of the bag.
Your on thin ice.
Spilled the beans.