Figurative Langauge

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create vivid imagery or express complex ideas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound associated with it, such as 'buzz', 'swish', or 'bang'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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An example of onomatopoeia in a sentence is: 'The bees buzzed around the garden.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'Silly snakes slither silently.'

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet'.

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Provide an example of an oxymoron.

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An example of an oxymoron is: 'jumbo shrimp'.

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Why do authors use figurative language?

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Authors use figurative language to enhance their writing, create imagery, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.