Figurative Language

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'His heart was a block of ice.'

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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. For example, 'Lucky Lady with lots of ladybugs.'

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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. For example, 'The cup danced joyfully across the table.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'Ribbit!' is the sound a frog makes.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create effects or convey ideas.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief.' This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.' The 's' sound is repeated.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees.' This gives the wind a human action.