Figurative Language

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What is a simile?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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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.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express complex ideas, and evoke emotions in the reader.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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