Simile - involves comparison of one thing with another. This things are of different but are used to describe more clearly the object being referred to. The words “like” and “as” are commonly used.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
Her smile is as bright as the sun.
She sleeps like a log.
He is as brave as a lion.
Swim like a fish.
Metaphor - is an implied comparison. This means that the word or phrase used to describe on thing is applied to another.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
He is the star of our class.
Enzo is a night owl.
Books are keys to your imagination.
Your brain is a computer.
Personification- is a figure of speech where human characteristics are attributed to a thing, an idea, or an animal. - inanimate objects are portrayed as if they have the ability to act like human beings.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
The wind “whispered” through dry grass.
The flower “danced” in the gentle breeze.
The fire “swallowed” the entire forest.
Hyperbole - is a figure of speech that uses unreal exaggeration to emphasize a situation.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
My new shoes are killing me.
I have told you million times not to touch my stuff.
The walk was a million miles long.
The bag of gifts weighs a ton.
Onomatopoeia - is a sound device that makes use of the sound produced by the object to describe it.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
She turns her cell phone in silent because the “beeping” makes her annoyed.
The “buzzing” bee flew over my head.
I hear the train go “choo! choo!” Every six o’clock in the morning.
The stone hit the water with a “splash”.
Irony - is a figure of speech that signifies the opposite of the expression being used. It it typically used for humorous or emphatic effect. It is also used to express sarcasm in a situation.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
A fire station that burns down.
Stating during a thunderstorm “we’re a having a beautiful weather.”
Winner of a spelling bee failing a spelling test.
Rats are infesting the office of pest control service.
Answers & Comments
Simile - involves comparison of one thing with another. This things are of different but are used to describe more clearly the object being referred to. The words “like” and “as” are commonly used.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
Her smile is as bright as the sun.
She sleeps like a log.
He is as brave as a lion.
Swim like a fish.
Metaphor - is an implied comparison. This means that the word or phrase used to describe on thing is applied to another.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
He is the star of our class.
Enzo is a night owl.
Books are keys to your imagination.
Your brain is a computer.
Personification- is a figure of speech where human characteristics are attributed to a thing, an idea, or an animal. - inanimate objects are portrayed as if they have the ability to act like human beings.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
The wind “whispered” through dry grass.
The flower “danced” in the gentle breeze.
The fire “swallowed” the entire forest.
Hyperbole - is a figure of speech that uses unreal exaggeration to emphasize a situation.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
My new shoes are killing me.
I have told you million times not to touch my stuff.
The walk was a million miles long.
The bag of gifts weighs a ton.
Onomatopoeia - is a sound device that makes use of the sound produced by the object to describe it.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
She turns her cell phone in silent because the “beeping” makes her annoyed.
The “buzzing” bee flew over my head.
I hear the train go “choo! choo!” Every six o’clock in the morning.
The stone hit the water with a “splash”.
Irony - is a figure of speech that signifies the opposite of the expression being used. It it typically used for humorous or emphatic effect. It is also used to express sarcasm in a situation.
EXAMPLES (sentences)
A fire station that burns down.
Stating during a thunderstorm “we’re a having a beautiful weather.”
Winner of a spelling bee failing a spelling test.
Rats are infesting the office of pest control service.
A dentist needing a root canal.
I am very sorry. That is all I know. ;(