Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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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, often used in poetry and prose for rhythm or emphasis.

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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, often culturally specific.

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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, suggesting that one is the other.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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 onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Give an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is 'It's raining cats and dogs,' meaning it's raining heavily.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief,' suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.