Figurative Language Vocabulary

The book is a magic carpet, taking me away to a tropical island.

Giving human traits or characteristics to an object or idea

The child with/ her infinite energy/ would run/ her parents to/ the ground. 

The life story of someone written by another person. 

Gracefully she sat down sideways, /With a simper smile

All night long with rush and lull/ The rain kept drumming on the roof.

The tear-drop trickled to his chin:/ There was a meaning in her grin.

My hands are ice cubes!

Comparison of two or more things using "like" or "as"

I'm as strong as a giant!

The sky is falling!

There's a patch of old snow in a corner.

When a words pronunciation imitates its sound

The writer's record of experiences from his/her own life. 

The fountain tossed its water.

When two words share the same final sound

I am so thirsty, I could drink the entire ocean!

Exaggeration for effect

Which word is NOT onomatopoeia?

A regular pattern of stresses, like a beat

Repeating the same starting sound of words

An expressive literary piece written in 1st Person POV, centering on a particular event.

When a poet repeats a word or words to emphasize

My love is like a red, red rose.

Writing that use the 5 senses to create "pictures"

The writer's account of his/her own life.

When the stooping sky/ Leans down upon the hills

Chicago is a city that is fierce as a dog!

Comparison of two or more things NOT using "like" or "as"