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. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, and personification to convey complex ideas and emotions.

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Define onomatopoeia.

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound associated with it. Examples include words like 'buzz', 'sizzle', and 'bang'.

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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 unrelated things by stating that one is the other, often to highlight a particular quality or aspect. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Define 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 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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Define alliteration.

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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Define hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers.

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Define symbolism.

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. A symbol is something that stands for something else, often an abstract concept. For example, a dove often symbolizes peace.