Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, emotions, or ideas.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'as', 'like', or 'than'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Provide an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is: 'It's raining cats and dogs,' which means it's raining heavily.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.