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 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,' often using 'is' in the comparison.

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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 shining on a clear day.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words or lines.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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 and express ideas in a more impactful way.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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