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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract 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 hyperbole?

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

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What is allusion?

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Allusion is a reference to another work of literature, person, or event. For example, 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from mythology.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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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 and express ideas in a more impactful way than literal language.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a figure of speech where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. For example, saying 'What a pleasant day' during a storm.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.