Figurative Language An element of poetry (and writing) where words and phrases have alternate meanings
Onomatopoeia Words that sound like their meaning Ex: buzz, moo, clang
Personification Giving human qualities to something non- human Ex: The wind whispered
Simile Comparison using “like” or “as” Ex: Ms. Tucker sings like a toad
Metaphor Direct comparison Ex: the sun is a gold coin
Hyperbole Extreme exaggeration Ex: you scared me to death
Alliteration Repetition of initial (beginning) sounds Ex: literature loving Luci
Assonance Vowel sounds are the same, but words do not necessarily rhyme Ex: you should look through clues
Literary Term of the Day Parody: Literary work imitating the style of an author for comic effect
Gooseonomatopoeia Thump…thump…thump…thumpPuff…puff…puff…wheww!Whirr…splash!Errr…thu-dunk…thu-dunk…thu-dunk.Errr…thu-dunk…thu-dunk…thu-dunk.
Answer Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after. Thump…thump…thump…thumpPuff…puff…puff…wheww!Whirr…splash!Errr…thu-dunk…thu-dunk…thu-dunk.Errr…thu-dunk…thu-dunk…thu-dunk.