Example ofForeshadowingIn "Harry Potter andthe Sorcerer's Stone,"there's a three-headeddog guarding thetrapdoor. We laterlearn there is adangerous secretbeneath Hogwarts.SimileAcomparisonusing "like"or "as"Exampleof SimileMy chain isso gold it'sas bright asthe sun.ForeshadowingWhen theauthor giveshints or cluesto indicate afuture event.Example ofPersonificationSoft cryingcame fromthe moon.Thelifeguardis scaredof sharks.Exampleof IronyIdiomA sentence orphrase that cannotbe understood bythe literal meaningof the words.Exampleof IronyAs the dentistworked on myteeth, I could smellhis bad breath andsee how yellow histeeth were!I've got amillionthings todo today.ExampleofHyperboleThe authoruses redimagery toshowsomething badmay happen.Example ofForeshadowingExampleofHyperboleThe bass in thesong had the carjumping so high Ithought I wasgoing to fly out thesunroof and landon a cloud.The moonthought nighthad caughther napping.Example ofPersonificationWhen shescreams, itsounds likenails on achalkboard.Exampleof SimileI'm a soldier,these rhymesare myweapons. -EminemExampleofMetaphorExample ofOnomatopoeiaMeow!The catsnuggledme.King Triton warnsAriel about thedangers of thehuman word in "TheLittle Mirmaid." Thenwe see her more andmore curious aboutthe human world.Example ofForeshadowingAlliterationThe repetitionof thebeginningconsonantsounds.The aroma offreshly bakedbread filled thekitchen, makingmy mouthwater.ExampleofImagery"It's not that bad,"he says as hebites into thecardboard-stiffpizza, some of thecheese still frozen.Example ofMeiosis(Understatement)Kanyecollectedcrazies andKardashians.ExampleofAlliterationIn the Matrix, Neohas a feeling ofbeing disconnectedfrom reality. Laterwe learn the worldhe knows is asimulation.Example ofForeshadowingExampleofAllusionHer longnails got herlooking like aboss in askirt, Okurrr.It's May 4th.May theFourth bewith you!ExampleofAllusionWhat he sawwas amountain asbig as hurtfeelings.Exampleof SimileExample ofMeiosis(Understatement)I have a little bitof homework(when in realityyou have a tonof homework).MetaphorA comparisonwithout the words"like" or "as." Ittypically comparestwo unlike things bysaying one thing isthe other thing.PersonificationGiving humancharacteristicsto anonhumanthing.ExampleofAlliterationKodak Black'scool charismacaptivatescountlesscrowds.SymbolismThe use of aconcreteimage torepresent anabstract idea.ExampleofSymbolismThe ring from"Lord of theRings" hasmeaning ofpower andcorruption.He'smyRomeo.ExampleofAllusionTime tohit thehay.Exampleof IdiomThe windwas out ofbreath tryingto keep upwith him.Example ofPersonificationExampleofImageryThe sand waswarm and softbetween my toesas I slowly walkedalong the warmand sunlit beach.She drew aheart on mypaper to send amessage thatshe liked me.ExampleofSymbolismOnomatopoeiaPhoneticallyforming aword from asoundIronyExpecting one thingbut the unexpectedhappens; often forhumorous orsarcastic effect. Inliterature, there are3 different types.AllusionAn indirectreference to awell-knownperson, place,or figure.You've got myheartbeatpumping away.Boom boomboom boomboom.Example ofOnomatopoeiaImageryUsing descriptivelanguage thatappeals to thereader's senses inorder to paint amental picture forthe reader.The sunwas tiredand decidedto sleep in.Example ofPersonificationHyperboleA largeexaggerationMeiosis(Understatement)Downplayingthe severity ofsomething/Tomake it seemless significantthan it isExampleof IdiomHit thebooksThe cop gota speedingticket on theway to work.Exampleof IronyExampleofMetaphorLife's a wheelof fortune andit's my chanceto spin it. -Tupac"Life is like a box ofchocolates, younever know whatyou're gonna get,"my friend said when Iwas worried aboutwhat may happenwith my situation.ExampleofAllusionI laughed sohard myvocal chordscame out.ExampleofHyperboleThe church hasa cross on itand the law firmhas a picture ofa scale on thesign.ExampleofSymbolismExample ofForeshadowingIn "Harry Potter andthe Sorcerer's Stone,"there's a three-headeddog guarding thetrapdoor. We laterlearn there is adangerous secretbeneath Hogwarts.SimileAcomparisonusing "like"or "as"Exampleof SimileMy chain isso gold it'sas bright asthe sun.ForeshadowingWhen theauthor giveshints or cluesto indicate afuture event.Example ofPersonificationSoft cryingcame fromthe moon.Thelifeguardis scaredof sharks.Exampleof IronyIdiomA sentence orphrase that cannotbe understood bythe literal meaningof the words.Exampleof IronyAs the dentistworked on myteeth, I could smellhis bad breath andsee how yellow histeeth were!I've got amillionthings todo today.ExampleofHyperboleThe authoruses redimagery toshowsomething badmay happen.Example ofForeshadowingExampleofHyperboleThe bass in thesong had the carjumping so high Ithought I wasgoing to fly out thesunroof and landon a cloud.The moonthought nighthad caughther napping.Example ofPersonificationWhen shescreams, itsounds likenails on achalkboard.Exampleof SimileI'm a soldier,these rhymesare myweapons. -EminemExampleofMetaphorExample ofOnomatopoeiaMeow!The catsnuggledme.King Triton warnsAriel about thedangers of thehuman word in "TheLittle Mirmaid." Thenwe see her more andmore curious aboutthe human world.Example ofForeshadowingAlliterationThe repetitionof thebeginningconsonantsounds.The aroma offreshly bakedbread filled thekitchen, makingmy mouthwater.ExampleofImagery"It's not that bad,"he says as hebites into thecardboard-stiffpizza, some of thecheese still frozen.Example ofMeiosis(Understatement)Kanyecollectedcrazies andKardashians.ExampleofAlliterationIn the Matrix, Neohas a feeling ofbeing disconnectedfrom reality. Laterwe learn the worldhe knows is asimulation.Example ofForeshadowingExampleofAllusionHer longnails got herlooking like aboss in askirt, Okurrr.It's May 4th.May theFourth bewith you!ExampleofAllusionWhat he sawwas amountain asbig as hurtfeelings.Exampleof SimileExample ofMeiosis(Understatement)I have a little bitof homework(when in realityyou have a tonof homework).MetaphorA comparisonwithout the words"like" or "as." Ittypically comparestwo unlike things bysaying one thing isthe other thing.PersonificationGiving humancharacteristicsto anonhumanthing.ExampleofAlliterationKodak Black'scool charismacaptivatescountlesscrowds.SymbolismThe use of aconcreteimage torepresent anabstract idea.ExampleofSymbolismThe ring from"Lord of theRings" hasmeaning ofpower andcorruption.He'smyRomeo.ExampleofAllusionTime tohit thehay.Exampleof IdiomThe windwas out ofbreath tryingto keep upwith him.Example ofPersonificationExampleofImageryThe sand waswarm and softbetween my toesas I slowly walkedalong the warmand sunlit beach.She drew aheart on mypaper to send amessage thatshe liked me.ExampleofSymbolismOnomatopoeiaPhoneticallyforming aword from asoundIronyExpecting one thingbut the unexpectedhappens; often forhumorous orsarcastic effect. Inliterature, there are3 different types.AllusionAn indirectreference to awell-knownperson, place,or figure.You've got myheartbeatpumping away.Boom boomboom boomboom.Example ofOnomatopoeiaImageryUsing descriptivelanguage thatappeals to thereader's senses inorder to paint amental picture forthe reader.The sunwas tiredand decidedto sleep in.Example ofPersonificationHyperboleA largeexaggerationMeiosis(Understatement)Downplayingthe severity ofsomething/Tomake it seemless significantthan it isExampleof IdiomHit thebooksThe cop gota speedingticket on theway to work.Exampleof IronyExampleofMetaphorLife's a wheelof fortune andit's my chanceto spin it. -Tupac"Life is like a box ofchocolates, younever know whatyou're gonna get,"my friend said when Iwas worried aboutwhat may happenwith my situation.ExampleofAllusionI laughed sohard myvocal chordscame out.ExampleofHyperboleThe church hasa cross on itand the law firmhas a picture ofa scale on thesign.ExampleofSymbolism

Figurative Language - Vandever - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. In "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," there's a three-headed dog guarding the trapdoor. We later learn there is a dangerous secret beneath Hogwarts.
    Example of Foreshadowing
  2. A comparison using "like" or "as"
    Simile
  3. My chain is so gold it's as bright as the sun.
    Example of Simile
  4. When the author gives hints or clues to indicate a future event.
    Foreshadowing
  5. Soft crying came from the moon.
    Example of Personification
  6. Example of Irony
    The lifeguard is scared of sharks.
  7. A sentence or phrase that cannot be understood by the literal meaning of the words.
    Idiom
  8. As the dentist worked on my teeth, I could smell his bad breath and see how yellow his teeth were!
    Example of Irony
  9. Example of Hyperbole
    I've got a million things to do today.
  10. Example of Foreshadowing
    The author uses red imagery to show something bad may happen.
  11. The bass in the song had the car jumping so high I thought I was going to fly out the sunroof and land on a cloud.
    Example of Hyperbole
  12. Example of Personification
    The moon thought night had caught her napping.
  13. Example of Simile
    When she screams, it sounds like nails on a chalkboard.
  14. Example of Metaphor
    I'm a soldier, these rhymes are my weapons. - Eminem
  15. Meow! The cat snuggled me.
    Example of Onomatopoeia
  16. Example of Foreshadowing
    King Triton warns Ariel about the dangers of the human word in "The Little Mirmaid." Then we see her more and more curious about the human world.
  17. The repetition of the beginning consonant sounds.
    Alliteration
  18. Example of Imagery
    The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen, making my mouth water.
  19. Example of Meiosis (Understatement)
    "It's not that bad," he says as he bites into the cardboard-stiff pizza, some of the cheese still frozen.
  20. Example of Alliteration
    Kanye collected crazies and Kardashians.
  21. Example of Foreshadowing
    In the Matrix, Neo has a feeling of being disconnected from reality. Later we learn the world he knows is a simulation.
  22. Her long nails got her looking like a boss in a skirt, Okurrr.
    Example of Allusion
  23. Example of Allusion
    It's May 4th. May the Fourth be with you!
  24. Example of Simile
    What he saw was a mountain as big as hurt feelings.
  25. I have a little bit of homework (when in reality you have a ton of homework).
    Example of Meiosis (Understatement)
  26. A comparison without the words "like" or "as." It typically compares two unlike things by saying one thing is the other thing.
    Metaphor
  27. Giving human characteristics to a nonhuman thing.
    Personification
  28. Kodak Black's cool charisma captivates countless crowds.
    Example of Alliteration
  29. The use of a concrete image to represent an abstract idea.
    Symbolism
  30. The ring from "Lord of the Rings" has meaning of power and corruption.
    Example of Symbolism
  31. Example of Allusion
    He's my Romeo.
  32. Example of Idiom
    Time to hit the hay.
  33. Example of Personification
    The wind was out of breath trying to keep up with him.
  34. The sand was warm and soft between my toes as I slowly walked along the warm and sunlit beach.
    Example of Imagery
  35. Example of Symbolism
    She drew a heart on my paper to send a message that she liked me.
  36. Phonetically forming a word from a sound
    Onomatopoeia
  37. Expecting one thing but the unexpected happens; often for humorous or sarcastic effect. In literature, there are 3 different types.
    Irony
  38. An indirect reference to a well-known person, place, or figure.
    Allusion
  39. Example of Onomatopoeia
    You've got my heartbeat pumping away. Boom boom boom boom boom.
  40. Using descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses in order to paint a mental picture for the reader.
    Imagery
  41. Example of Personification
    The sun was tired and decided to sleep in.
  42. A large exaggeration
    Hyperbole
  43. Downplaying the severity of something/To make it seem less significant than it is
    Meiosis (Understatement)
  44. Hit the books
    Example of Idiom
  45. Example of Irony
    The cop got a speeding ticket on the way to work.
  46. Life's a wheel of fortune and it's my chance to spin it. -Tupac
    Example of Metaphor
  47. Example of Allusion
    "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get," my friend said when I was worried about what may happen with my situation.
  48. Example of Hyperbole
    I laughed so hard my vocal chords came out.
  49. Example of Symbolism
    The church has a cross on it and the law firm has a picture of a scale on the sign.