simile
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
interjection
a part of speech that expresses emotion
conjunction
The part of speech that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.
Maya's sister was like a demon, always getting into trouble and blaming Maya" is an example of what type of figurative language?
simile
personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
tragedy
a story or play with a sad ending
symbolism
when an object represents another meaning, usually bigger than itself
The child's bright smile was a remedy for her broken heart" is an example of which type of figurative language?
metaphor
metaphor
A comparison of 2 unlike things without using like or as
Why do authors and poets use figurative language in their writing?
Because it brings the story or poem to life and helps the reader better understand and connect to it
noun
A person, place, thing, or idea
preposition
A word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word
verb
An action word
pronoun
A word that takes the place of a noun
adjective
The ocean waves sang a song of peace and calmed her troubled mind" is an example of which type of figurative language?
personification
adverb
A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb