Figurative Language

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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 irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning of words is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do, creating tension or humor.

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What is situational irony?

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

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often used for sarcasm.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a figurative language technique where two or more words in a sentence or line of poetry begin with the same sound.

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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 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence'.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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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'.