figurative language

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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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 an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'Give me a hand' means to help someone.

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What does the idiom 'time flies' mean?

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The idiom 'time flies' means that time passes very quickly.

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What does the metaphor 'She is a walking dictionary' mean?

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This metaphor means that she knows a lot of words or has a vast vocabulary.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Sally is the sun in my life'?

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This metaphor means that Sally is very important and brings joy to my life.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two unlike things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.