Figurative Language & Literary Devices

an extreme exaggeration used by an author to make a point

"Thunder boomed in last night's storm." is an example of

"The alligator's teeth are white daggers." is an example of

"The branch snapped and almost hit me ." is an example of

"The room looked like a tornado hit it." is an example of

"Make sure you are on the ball while you are driving so you don't hurt someone." is an example of

"It is raining cats and dogs." is an example of

"The alligator's teeth are as sharp as white daggers." is an example of

"The engine roared when the driver sped up." is an example of

"My teacher is a fire breathing dragon when we don't do our work." is an example of

"Lightning danced across the sky." is an example of

"I'm going to explode if I eat another bite!" is an example of

"Summer sadly sighed and began its long slumber." is an example of

a comparison of two different things using "like" or "as"

a phrase that doesn't make literal sense; you have to understand it figuratively

"He is a like a bear when you wake him too early." is an example of

When an author purposely repeats the first sound in words

When an author gives a non living thing human like qualities

a comparison of two different things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"

a word that makes its own sound