Figurative Language (SHAMPOO)

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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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 makes a direct comparison between two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is personification?

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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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 or phrases.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning, such as 'bittersweet'.

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What does it mean when we say 'the wind whispered through the trees'?

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This is an example of personification, as it attributes the human action of whispering to the wind.

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What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole creates emphasis and can evoke strong emotions or imagery, making the writing more engaging.