Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'roar'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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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 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.

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Example of a simile: 'as brave as a lion'. What does it mean?

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It means that someone is very brave, comparing their bravery to that of a lion.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief'. What does it mean?

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It means that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly and takes away opportunities.

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Example of onomatopoeia: 'The bees buzzed around the garden'. What does it illustrate?

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It illustrates the sound that bees make, enhancing the imagery of the scene.