Figurative Language

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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. Example: 'Sally sold her sister's socks.'

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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'. Example: 'Her eyes were as dark as the color of a thundercloud.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'Nick was dying of curiosity.'

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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. Example: 'Alice was wrapping up the story.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'Ka-Pow!'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, commonly known saying that expresses a truth or a piece of advice. Example: 'A stitch in time saves nine.'

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or theme. Example: 'And miles to go before I sleep.'

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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'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the purple mountains.'