Figurative Language

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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 convey complex ideas.

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What does the phrase 'Cat got your tongue' mean?

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It means someone is at a loss for words or is speechless.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is saying 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse,' which exaggerates hunger for emphasis.

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What does it mean when someone says 'her words were daggers'?

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It means that the person's words were very hurtful or painful.

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What does the phrase 'hungry as a wolf' imply?

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It implies that someone is very hungry.

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What does 'Hold your horses' mean?

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It means to wait a moment or to slow down.

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What does the expression 'two peas in a pod' signify?

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It signifies that two people are very close or similar to each other.

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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.

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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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What is personification?

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