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 express complex ideas.

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What is a simile?

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

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile is like the sun'.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition in poetry is the deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a particular idea or theme.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words.

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Can you provide 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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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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Can you give 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 hyperbole?

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

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Can you provide an example of hyperbole?

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