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, emotions, or imagery.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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 is an understatement?

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An understatement is a figure of speech that intentionally makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental pictures for the reader.