Figurative Language/Poetic Devices

Question 1

When the writer gives a non-living/object or thing(s) human like characteristics is...

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 2

When you compare two things without using like or as?

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Question 3

Figurative Language can also be referred to as..

Accepted Answer

Both of these

Question 4

Which literary/poetic device uses exaggeration for effect?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 5

"It's raining cats and dogs!" is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

idiom

Question 6

Figurative Language is..

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 7

What is a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought?

Accepted Answer

Cliche

Question 8

When two things/ideas are compared with "like" or "as" what is this called?

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 9

Using words to mean one thing but the actual meaning is the opposite than what is said.

Accepted Answer

Irony

Question 10

"When will Walter want more water?" is an example of which poetic device?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 11

What is the formation of a word from a sound associated with the name?

Accepted Answer

Onomatopeia

Question 12

What is another way of saying the "mood" of a poem or story?

Accepted Answer

Tone

Questions 12