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 personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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This means that the wind is described as if it can whisper, giving it human-like qualities.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this imply?

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This implies that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly.

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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'.

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Example of a simile: 'Her smile is like sunshine.' What does this mean?

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This means that her smile brings warmth and happiness, similar to the effect of sunshine.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Example of hyperbole: 'I could sleep for a thousand years.' What does this suggest?

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This suggests that the speaker is extremely tired, but it is an exaggeration.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, making the description more expressive.