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 meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It can be situational, verbal, or dramatic.

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Define Situational Irony.

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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Define Verbal Irony.

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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Define Dramatic Irony.

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating a contrast between the character's understanding and the reality.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'crash', or 'sizzle'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Define Personification.

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.