Figurative Devices

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What is Hyperbole?

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

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What is a Simile?

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

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What is Alliteration?

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

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What is Personification?

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

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What is a Symbol?

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A symbol is a word, character, or object that represents a broader idea or concept.

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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 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 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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Example of Hyperbole: 'I have a ton of homework.' What does it illustrate?

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It illustrates exaggeration to emphasize the speaker's feeling of being overwhelmed.

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Example of Simile: 'He is as brave as a lion.' What does it illustrate?

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It illustrates a comparison between someone's bravery and that of a lion.