Figures of Speech, Alliteration Hyperbole and Assonance

Figure of speech

A figure of speech is a way of using words or phrases to make writing or speaking more interesting. It adds meaning and creates vivid pictures in our minds. Figures of speech include things like comparing two things using “like” or “as,” giving human qualities to non-human things, and exaggerating for effect. They make language more exciting and help us understand and remember what we read or hear.

Alliteration

Alliteration refers to the repetition of the initial consonant sounds in neighboring words. See the example below

Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers

Assonance

Assonance refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in neighboring words. See the example below.

Bobby’s bike is as bright as the sun.

Hyperbole

Hyperbole refers to exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. See the example below.

The roller coaster ride was the best thing ever!

Worksheet

Instructions: Read each sentence carefully and identify whether it demonstrates alliteration, assonance, or hyperbole. Write “A” for alliteration, “AS” for assonance, and “H” for hyperbole in the blank space provided.

1. Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers. _____
2. The cat sat on the mat. _____
3. Bobby’s bike is as bright as the sun. _____
4. Sally sells seashells by the seashore. _____
5. The wind whispered through the willow trees. _____
6. I’ve told you a million times to clean your room! _____
7. The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. _____
8. The giant pumpkin weighed a ton! _____
9. My teacher is older than the hills. _____
10. The roller coaster ride was the best thing ever! _____

Answer Key:

1. A
2. A
3. AS
4. A
5. AS
6. H
7. A
8. H
9. H
10. H

Alliteration hyperbole and assonance

Figures of Speech, Alliteration hyperbole and assonance, definition examples and worksheet