Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It helps create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What does it mean when someone says 'walking on eggshells'?

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It means to be very careful about what you say or do, so as not to upset someone.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by saying one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun'.

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What does it mean when someone says 'the fog was a blanket'?

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It means the fog was thick and covered the area, similar to how a blanket covers something.

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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. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What does it mean when someone says 'the stars were diamonds'?

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It means the stars were bright and sparkling, creating a beautiful image in the night sky.

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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. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does it mean when someone says 'Sally is the sun in my life'?

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It means Sally is very important and brings joy to the speaker's life.