Figurative Language Vocabulary Words

Question 1

Two things are compared without using "like or as" is called ______

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Question 2

Words that don't mean what they say. For example, I've got your back. This is called _____

Accepted Answer

figurative language

Question 3

Comparison of two things using "like or as" is called ---------------

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 4

The metal twisted like a ribbon is what type of figurative language?

Accepted Answer

simile

Question 5

A word that makes a sound. For ex. "Ouch" "Bam" "Pow" is called _______.

Accepted Answer

onomatopoeia

Question 6

Giving human traits to objects or ideas is called _______

Accepted Answer

personification

Question 7

Words that function exactly as defined. For example, The car is blue is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

literally language

Question 8

When the first sounds in words repeat. For ex. Peter Piper picked a pickled pepper. is called

Accepted Answer

alliteration, tongue twister

Question 9

When the speaker intends something entirely different than what is said is called _________

Accepted Answer

irony

Question 10

A saying that isn't meant to be taken literally. Ex. It's raining cats and dogs. is called ____

Accepted Answer

idiom

Question 11

Exaggerating to show strong feeling or effect. For ex. My mom is going to kill me. is called __

Accepted Answer

hyperbole

Questions 11