Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like metaphors, similes, and hyperbole.

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a pun?

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

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

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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, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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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, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What does 'the assignment was a breeze' mean?

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It means that the assignment was very easy to complete.

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What does 'the car is a dinosaur' imply?

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It implies that the car is very old.