Figurative Language

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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, 'He is as busy as a bee.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. For example, 'Lisa's lizards were leaping on her lawnchair.'

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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, 'Time marches on.'

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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'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I have a million things to do!'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way than literal language.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'