Figurative Language Interactive Matching Activity
Understanding Figurative Language
Figurative language is a creative tool writers use to make their words more vivid, imaginative, and expressive. Unlike literal language, which states facts directly, figurative language uses comparisons, exaggerations, and symbolism to convey meaning or evoke emotions. It enriches writing, making it more engaging and relatable.
There are many types of figurative language. Similes compare two things using “like” or “as,” such as “Her smile is like sunshine.” This helps readers visualize the brightness of her smile. Metaphors go a step further by directly stating one thing is another, like “Time is a thief,” suggesting that time steals moments from our lives. Personification gives human qualities to non-human things, such as “The wind whispered through the trees,” bringing the scene to life.
Hyperbole uses exaggeration for effect, like “I’ve told you a million times.” It’s not literal but emphasizes the point. Meanwhile, idioms, such as “break the ice,” use expressions with meanings beyond their words.
Understanding figurative language is essential because it adds depth to communication. It helps readers and listeners connect emotionally with the text, making it memorable. By recognizing and using figurative language, students can enhance their writing, interpret literature, and appreciate the artistry of language.
To learn about figurative language, complete Rudolph Academy’s Figurative Language Interactive Matching Activity! This engaging tool helps students explore similes, metaphors, personification, and more through interactive practice. Students can submit answers and instantly check progress. If unsure, reveal the answers to learn, or clear them to start fresh. So, let’s start learning about Figurative Language today!
Figurative Language Activity
Type the correct Figurative Language term that matches each definition. Use the words from the Word Bank.
1. The repetition of beginning sounds.
2. Comparing two things using “like” or “as.”
3. Extreme exaggeration.
4. Comparing two things without using “like” or “as.”
5. Two contradictory words joined together.
6. A commonly used phrase or expression whose literal meaning is different from its figurative meaning.
7. Giving human qualities to inanimate objects.
8. The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
9. Descriptive language that creates a picture in your mind.
10. A person, place, or object which has a meaning in itself but suggests another meaning as well.
11. A play on words using double meaning for fun.
12. The repetition of vowel sounds.
13. An overused phrase or expression used so often that it’s no longer original, interesting, or effective.
14. The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really mean, especially in order to be funny. A situation in which the opposite of what is expected happens.
15. A comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way.
16. A symbolic narrative in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for a spiritual, historical, or political situation.
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