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 a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different 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 or claim 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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader. For example, 'The golden sun set behind the purple mountains'.

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What is allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art. For example, 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from Greek mythology.

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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 evoke emotions in the reader.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine'.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'The classroom was a zoo'.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I've told you a million times'.