Identifying language features in Animal Farm, Chapter 1

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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.

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Example of hyperbole in literature?

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"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse." This is an exaggerated way to express extreme hunger.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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Example of a rhetorical question?

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"Is the sky blue?" This question is often used to emphasize a point rather than to seek an answer.

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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'.

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Example of a simile in literature?

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"Her smile was as bright as the sun." This compares a smile to the brightness of 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 unrelated things by stating one is the other.

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Example of a metaphor in literature?

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"Time is a thief." This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is emotive language?

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Emotive language is designed to evoke an emotional response from the audience.

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Example of emotive language?

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"The puppy was abandoned and left to suffer alone." This language evokes feelings of sadness and compassion.