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 simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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. Example: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Example: 'The bees buzzed.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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, making writing more engaging.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I’ve told you a million times!'

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'He runs like the wind.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Her smile is a ray of sunshine.'