Figurative Language Part 2 The one where we talk about Hyperbole, Idiom, and Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole Figurative Language An extreme exaggeration to make a point Not too much guessing for the meaning
Hyperbole examples Figurative Language I am so hungry I could eat a horse.** Not too much guessing for the meaning Explains how hungry you are.
Hyperbole examples Figurative Language Grandpa is older than dirt.** Not too much guessing for the meaning Explains how old Grandpa is.
Hyperbole examples Figurative Language Carrie never stops talking.** Not too much guessing for the meaning Explains how much Carrie speaks.
Idiom Figurative Language A common expression where the meaning is totally different than the way it’s said. Not too much guessing for the meaning
Figurative Language Idiom examples “A piece of cake” - Very easy “It cost an arm and a leg” - It was expensive Not too much guessing for the meaning
Figurative Language Idiom examples “Draw a blank” - Can’t remember “Have a change of heart” - Changed your mind “See eye to eye” - Agree Not too much guessing for the meaning
Figurative Language Onomatopoeia A “sound” word, where the noise made is what’s written Pronounced “Ah-no, motto, pea-uh” Not too much guessing for the meaning
Onomatopoeia examples Figurative Language Onomatopoeia examples Boom! Bam! Pow! Ribbit! Bark! Baa! Not too much guessing for the meaning Purr! Quack! Meow!
Any questions? Figurative Language Not too much guessing for the meaning