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 a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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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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Why do writers use figurative language?

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Writers use figurative language to make their writing more interesting, to create vivid images, and to emphasize ideas.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'