Created by Mrs. Erickson
$100 Synonyms and antonyms Similes and metaphors Alliteration and personification Onomatopoeia And hyperbole Irony $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Final Jeopardy
What is a synonym? 2 words that mean almost the same thing
What is an antonym? 2 words that are opposite
Beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, good-looking, are all example of this Synonyms
Sloppy and organized are examples of this antonyms
Synonyms The Empire State, New York, and the Big Apple are all examples of this
Comparing two things using the words “like” or “as” Simile
Comparing two things saying one is the other Metaphor
Justin is as quick as a fox simile
DAILY DOUBLE DAILY DOUBLE
Luther is an animal on the basketball court. metaphor
When Sara gets dressed up she looks just like a princess simile
Repeated consonant sounds usually found at the beginning of words alliteration
Giving human qualities to something that is not human personification
The tree waved in the wind personification
Lawrence loves lunches at the Lantern lately. alliteration
The sun smiled sweetly on Sara’s soft skin Both personification and alliteration
Words that mimic sounds Onomatopoeia
An extreme exaggeration hyperbole
I’m so hungry I could eat a pig! Hyperbole
Beep Onomatopoeia
My new car is so small I can park it in my pants pocket. hyperbole
The difference between what is expected and what really happens Irony
Jessica always told her friends to wash their hands often and stay healthy by eating right and exercising, but she got sick most often Irony
The mechanic’s tow truck broke down on the road. irony
The dog scratched at the door because he wanted to come in NOT
I had no cell service in the Verizon wireless phone store Irony
Final Jeopardy ? 7- Up teachers
Which teacher got to shave Mr. LaRocca’s head? Mrs. Erickson