Figurative Language Review

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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, emotions, or imagery.

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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' to highlight similarities.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, implying that one thing is another.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a unique or thought-provoking expression.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for rhythm or emphasis.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

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What does it mean to say something is 'a piece of cake'?

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This idiom means that something is very easy to do.