Figurative vs. Literal 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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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What is literal language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says. There are no hidden meanings or exaggerations.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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An example of onomatopoeia is the word 'bang,' which imitates the sound of an explosion.

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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.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. For example, 'Susan suddenly stretched slowly.'

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. For example, 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence.'

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What is an example of figurative language?

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An example of figurative language is 'Mike was so angry that steam was coming out of his ears,' which is not meant to be taken literally.