Figurative Language

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'As brave as a lion.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'Buzz' for the sound of a bee.

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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 does 'alliteration' mean?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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Sure! 'I have a ton of homework.' This is an exaggeration.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor compares two things directly, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'