Figurative Language

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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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. For example, 'zip your lips' means to be quiet.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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'. For 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. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is an oxymoron?

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

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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Sure! 'He runs like the wind.'

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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Sure! 'I’ve told you a million times!'