Figurative Language

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'Happy Harry handles handsprings horribly.'

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Example: 'Deafening silence.'

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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: 'The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes.'

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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. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. Example: 'Buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'bang.'

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively than literal language.

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Identify an example of Alliteration.

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Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Identify an example of a Simile.

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Example: 'He runs like the wind.'