Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques such as similes, metaphors, and personification to create more vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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.' 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.' Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'bang.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. Example: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader. It helps to evoke emotions and enhance the reader's experience.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device where symbols are used to represent ideas or qualities. A symbol can be a word, character, object, or concept that represents something beyond its literal meaning. Example: A dove symbolizes peace.