Figurative Language

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What is an Oxymoron?

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A word or phrase that combines contradictory terms, such as 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence.'

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What is an Analogy?

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A comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain a concept.

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' e.g., 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, implying a comparison, e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, e.g., 'buzz,' 'splash.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts, e.g., 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of Figurative Language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more relatable and imaginative way.

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Give an example of an Oxymoron.

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'Jumbo shrimp' is an example of an oxymoron.

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How does an Analogy help in understanding?

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It helps by relating unfamiliar concepts to familiar ones, making them easier to understand.