BY DIEGO, ARDEN, AND JOHNNY

SELECTION SIMILEMETAPHORPERSONIFICATIONHYPERBOLE

What is the definition of simile? A figure of speech that compares two things using like or as.

What is the definition of metaphor? A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that actually have something in common.

What is the definition of personification? A figure of speech in which an inanimate object endowed with human abilities and/or qualities.

What is the definition of hyperbole? A deliberate and obvious exaggeration used for effect.

Choose the sentence that is a simile. 1.The bald man’s head shined as if it were stars in the sky. 2.The bald man’s head sparkled brightly in my eyes. Sentence 1 is correct

Choose the sentence that is a metaphor. 1.He has the heart of a lion 2. His heart was like a block of stone Sentence 1 is correct

Choose the sentence that has personification in it. 1.The cement felt as hot as the sun. 2. The tree danced in the wind Sentence 2 is correct

Choose the sentence that has a hyperbole in it. 1.I’m so hungry I could eat Arden 2. I was hungry so I ate a sandwich Sentence 1 is correct

Is this sentence a simile or not? He stood as still as a rock. YES

Is this sentence a metaphor or not? The duck floated in the water like a leaf drifting on the wind. NO

Is there a personification in this sentence? The sun greeted me when I woke. Yes

Does this sentence contain a hyperbole? My books made my backpack very heavy. NO

True or False Does a simile compare two unlike things that actually have something in common. False

True or False Does a metaphor compare two things using like or as. False

True or False Does personification give inanimate objects human characteristics or actions. True

True or False Does hyperbole over exaggerate something to give an effect. True