Figurative Language

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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: 'The soldier was as brave as a lion.'

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What is an example of a simile?

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'Her voice is music to my ears.' is NOT a simile; it is a metaphor. A correct example of a simile is 'The soldier was as brave as a lion.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a set expression or phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'Every cloud has a silver lining.'

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What is an example of an idiom?

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'Every cloud has a silver lining.' is an idiom that means there is something good in every bad situation.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect. Example: 'bittersweet'.

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What is an example of an oxymoron?

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'Deafening silence' is an example of an oxymoron.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate natural sounds. Example: 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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'The bacon sizzled in the hot skillet.' uses onomatopoeia with the word 'sizzled'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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'Your suitcase weighs a ton!' is an example of hyperbole.