Figurative Language (SHAMPOO)

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as', such as '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 by stating that one is the other, such as 'time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, such as 'the wind whispered through the trees'.

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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, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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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, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to enhance writing by adding depth, creativity, and emotional resonance, making it more engaging and vivid.

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How does figurative language differ from literal language?

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Figurative language conveys meanings beyond the literal interpretation of words, while literal language means exactly what it says without embellishment.