Figurative Language Matching Task

1. Cut the cards apart.

2. Match the term with the correct definition and example.
3. Glue the matched sets into your journal.

Alliteration A figure of speech I was so tired, that the bed hugged

that me and wouldn’t let go.
gives the qualities
of a person
to an animal, an
object, or an idea

Personification comparison between She sang to the top of her lungs.

two relatively
unlike things
using like or as
 Figurative Language Matching Task
1. Cut the cards apart.
2. Match the term with the correct definition and example.
3. Glue the matched sets into your journal.

Onomatopoeia An exaggerated The cool calming winds

statement sent chills down my spine.
used to heighten
effect

Metaphor Repeated consonant

sounds You’re off the chain.
occurring at the
beginning
of words or within
words
 Figurative Language Matching Task
1. Cut the cards apart.
2. Match the term with the correct definition and example.
3. Glue the matched sets into your journal.

Simile Words that mimic

sounds The explosion went
and appeal to our BBOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!
sense of hearing

Idiom A catchy phrase not

meant word for The children were busy bees.
word
 Figurative Language Matching Task
1. Cut the cards apart.
2. Match the term with the correct definition and example.
3. Glue the matched sets into your journal.

Hyperbole A comparison You are smart as a computer.

between two
unlike things, not
using the words like
or as

Imagery Language that

appeals to the I baked blueberry biscuits for
senses breakfast.