Figurative Language

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a group of words that means something different from their actual meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What does hyperbole mean?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: '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 things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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What does the idiom 'on cloud nine' mean?

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The idiom 'on cloud nine' means to feel very happy or joyful.

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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. Example: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals or objects. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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The idiom 'break the ice' means to initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'the ball is in your court'?

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The phrase 'the ball is in your court' means it is your turn to take action or make a decision.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I have a million things to do today.'