8th Grade Figurative Language Exit Ticket

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate or resemble the sound they describe. Examples include 'buzz', 'crash', and 'splash'.

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. For example, a white flag symbolizes surrender.

An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work. Example: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'

Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words. Example: 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the purple mountains.'