Figures Of Speech Word Search
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Writers use figures of speech to make language vivid and memorable. A simile compares things using like or as, while a metaphor says one thing simply is another. Hyperbole exaggerates for effect, personification gives human traits to objects, and onomatopoeia spells out sounds like buzz or crash. Add the twist of irony, the contradiction of an oxymoron, and the wordplay of a pun, and writing comes alive. These eleven terms are the classroom staples.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor in this word search?
A SIMILE compares using like or as, such as brave as a lion. A METAPHOR drops the comparison and says one thing is another.
What is onomatopoeia?
ONOMATOPOEIA is a word that imitates a sound, like buzz, hiss, or crash, so the writing echoes what it describes.
