Figurative Language

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 imagery.

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

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

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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

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

Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to objects, characters, or events.

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning, such as 'deafening silence'.