Figurative Language

Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human things.

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

A word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.