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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'jumbo shrimp' or 'awfully good'.

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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, like 'I've told you a million times'.

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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, such as 'Pansy pranced playfully'.

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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, like 'the sunshine sits in my lap'.

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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', such as 'time is a thief'.

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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 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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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 emotions, and convey meanings in a more engaging way.

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How does hyperbole differ from a metaphor?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis, while a metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.