Holiday 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 meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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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, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Santa's sleigh slid silently'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'jingle'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art. For example, 'He’s a real Scrooge during the holidays' refers to the character from Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind. For example, 'The snowflakes danced like tiny ballerinas in the air'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a piece of writing. For example, the theme of generosity is often found in holiday stories.