Figurative Language

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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, like 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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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 saying one is the other, like 'Life is a dream.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I can eat a horse.'

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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 'like' or 'as,' for example, 'The dragon was as big as a house.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things, like 'The sun happily greeted everyone.'

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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, such as 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create effects or convey ideas.

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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 relatable way.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief.'