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6th and 7th Grade Review: Hyperboles, Similes, Metaphors, and More!
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Figurative Language Basics
Similes compare two unlike things using "like" or "as." When you read "The keys are like cold icicles" or "The keys are as cold as icicles," you can instantly feel that freezing sensation!
Metaphors make stronger comparisons by directly stating one thing IS another, without using "like" or "as." Instead of saying keys are LIKE icicles, a metaphor boldly declares: "The keys are cold icicles." This makes the comparison more powerful.
Hyperbole uses extreme exaggeration to make a point. When your parent says, "I told you a million times to clean your room!" they don't literally mean a million—they're using hyperbole to show frustration.
Fun Fact: Writers use these techniques to create images in your mind that are way more interesting than plain descriptions. Next time you read a story, try spotting these figurative language types!
More Figurative Language Types
Figurative language can combine in creative ways. Some similes can also be hyperbole, like saying "She's as tall as the Empire State Building"—obviously an exaggeration!
Writers use figurative language in poetry to create powerful images: "The rollercoaster was so fast / Like my emotions / They come and go / So quickly I can barely feel them."
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. When you read "The flowers danced in the breeze," you picture flowers moving like people dancing, even though flowers can't actually dance. This makes writing more lively and interesting.
Try This: Look around your room and create one example of personification for something you see. Does your clock "whisper" the time or does your backpack "groan" with too much homework?
Poetry and Sound Devices
Poetry often explores complex emotions, like friendship. Poems can describe how friends can "help you" but also "hurt you," showing how relationships have many sides.
Repetition of beginning sounds in nearby words creates a special effect called alliteration. "Mommy Made Me Mush My M&Ms" repeats the "m" sound in a way that's fun to say out loud. Other examples include "The Tiny Turtle Tried To Turn To Talk."
Poets use these sound techniques to create rhythm and make their words more memorable. When you read alliteration out loud, you can feel how the repeated sounds create a musical pattern.
Word Power: Alliteration makes phrases stick in your mind! That's why you remember tongue twisters and why companies use it in names like "Best Buy" and "Coca-Cola."
Creating Mood and Sound Effects
Onomatopoeia uses words that sound like what they describe. Words like "moo," "snap," and "beep" imitate real sounds, making writing more lively and realistic.
Mood is the feeling a piece of writing creates in you as you read. Writers carefully choose words and images to make you feel certain emotions like happiness, fear, or excitement.
In art like "The Scream," mood is created through visual elements. The sunset colors, the figure covering their ears, and the swirling background all work together to create feelings of anxiety or distress.
Quick Tip: Next time you read a story or poem, pay attention to how it makes you feel. The author is using specific words and images to create that mood on purpose!
Art, Mood and Special Poetry Forms
Art like "Starry Night" creates mood through colors and shapes. The bright stars, swirling sky, and peaceful town below might create a dreamy or mysterious feeling. The bright elements mixed with darker colors create a complex mood that might feel both hopeful and sad.
An ode is a special type of poem written to praise or celebrate someone or something the poet admires. Unlike regular poems, odes are specifically meant to express admiration or appreciation.
Writers use odes to show deep respect for everyday objects, people, or even ideas. They help us see ordinary things in new, more appreciative ways.
Creative Challenge: Try writing a short ode to something simple you appreciate—maybe your favorite snack, a pet, or even your comfy bed!
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Brad T
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Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
6th and 7th Grade Review: Hyperboles, Similes, Metaphors, and More!
Jess. Hehe
@ess.ehe_vmemsiyxwjwz
Get ready to explore different types of figurative language that make writing more exciting! These special techniques help writers create vivid images and strong feelings in your mind when you read their work.
Figurative Language Basics
Similes compare two unlike things using "like" or "as." When you read "The keys are like cold icicles" or "The keys are as cold as icicles," you can instantly feel that freezing sensation!
Metaphors make stronger comparisons by directly stating one thing IS another, without using "like" or "as." Instead of saying keys are LIKE icicles, a metaphor boldly declares: "The keys are cold icicles." This makes the comparison more powerful.
Hyperbole uses extreme exaggeration to make a point. When your parent says, "I told you a million times to clean your room!" they don't literally mean a million—they're using hyperbole to show frustration.
Fun Fact: Writers use these techniques to create images in your mind that are way more interesting than plain descriptions. Next time you read a story, try spotting these figurative language types!
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More Figurative Language Types
Figurative language can combine in creative ways. Some similes can also be hyperbole, like saying "She's as tall as the Empire State Building"—obviously an exaggeration!
Writers use figurative language in poetry to create powerful images: "The rollercoaster was so fast / Like my emotions / They come and go / So quickly I can barely feel them."
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. When you read "The flowers danced in the breeze," you picture flowers moving like people dancing, even though flowers can't actually dance. This makes writing more lively and interesting.
Try This: Look around your room and create one example of personification for something you see. Does your clock "whisper" the time or does your backpack "groan" with too much homework?
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Poetry and Sound Devices
Poetry often explores complex emotions, like friendship. Poems can describe how friends can "help you" but also "hurt you," showing how relationships have many sides.
Repetition of beginning sounds in nearby words creates a special effect called alliteration. "Mommy Made Me Mush My M&Ms" repeats the "m" sound in a way that's fun to say out loud. Other examples include "The Tiny Turtle Tried To Turn To Talk."
Poets use these sound techniques to create rhythm and make their words more memorable. When you read alliteration out loud, you can feel how the repeated sounds create a musical pattern.
Word Power: Alliteration makes phrases stick in your mind! That's why you remember tongue twisters and why companies use it in names like "Best Buy" and "Coca-Cola."
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Creating Mood and Sound Effects
Onomatopoeia uses words that sound like what they describe. Words like "moo," "snap," and "beep" imitate real sounds, making writing more lively and realistic.
Mood is the feeling a piece of writing creates in you as you read. Writers carefully choose words and images to make you feel certain emotions like happiness, fear, or excitement.
In art like "The Scream," mood is created through visual elements. The sunset colors, the figure covering their ears, and the swirling background all work together to create feelings of anxiety or distress.
Quick Tip: Next time you read a story or poem, pay attention to how it makes you feel. The author is using specific words and images to create that mood on purpose!
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Art, Mood and Special Poetry Forms
Art like "Starry Night" creates mood through colors and shapes. The bright stars, swirling sky, and peaceful town below might create a dreamy or mysterious feeling. The bright elements mixed with darker colors create a complex mood that might feel both hopeful and sad.
An ode is a special type of poem written to praise or celebrate someone or something the poet admires. Unlike regular poems, odes are specifically meant to express admiration or appreciation.
Writers use odes to show deep respect for everyday objects, people, or even ideas. They help us see ordinary things in new, more appreciative ways.
Creative Challenge: Try writing a short ode to something simple you appreciate—maybe your favorite snack, a pet, or even your comfy bed!
We thought you’d never ask...
What is the Knowunity AI companion?
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
Where can I download the Knowunity app?
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
Is Knowunity really free of charge?
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user