Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, emotions, or ideas.

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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.

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Example of personification: "The wind whispered through the trees." What does this mean?

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It suggests that the wind is gentle and soft, as if it can communicate like a person.

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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'.

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Example of a metaphor: "Time is a thief." What does this imply?

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It implies that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly and can take away opportunities.

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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'.

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Example of a simile: "Her smile was like sunshine." What does this mean?

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It means her smile is warm and bright, similar to the effect of sunshine.

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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.

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Example of alliteration: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." What is the effect?

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It creates a rhythmic and musical quality in the phrase, making it catchy and memorable.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.