Figurative Language Review with "Walk Two Moons" – Flashcards
Unlock all answers in this set
Unlock answersquestion
Simile about being happy
answer
"He was as happy as a clam in high water"
question
Hyperbole about being surprised
answer
"You could have knocked me over with a chicken feather"
question
Personification about being in a hurry.
answer
"Rush, rush rush" whispered the wind
question
Idiom about impossible
answer
"Catch a fish in the air"
question
Analogy
answer
Hiddles are to being laid back as the Pickfords are to being proper
question
Symbolism using something that reminds Sal of her mother
answer
Blackberries remind Sal of her mother
question
Metaphor
answer
"Don't be a goose"
question
Hyperbole about Ohio Turnpike
answer
"The Ohio Turnpike which is the flattest, straightest piece of road in Gods' whole creation."
question
Imagery Definition
answer
Imagery means to use figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
question
Simile about Margaret's voice
answer
From that day on, Margaret Cadaver's hair did look spooky and her voice did sound exactly like dead leaves.
question
Onomatopoeia
answer
Her voice was a little squeak. The only sound that came out was a tiny "Erp--"
question
Imagery about the night sky
answer
The night was black as ever, but bright stars lit up the sky in beautiful and varied constellations which were sprinkled across the astronomical landscape.
question
Symbolism about happiness
answer
A smile could symbolize happiness
