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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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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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Example of personification?

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"Time marches on." This sentence gives time human-like qualities.

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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.

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Example of alliteration?

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"The surf surged up as the sun swept the shore." The 's' sound is repeated.

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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'.

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Example of a metaphor?

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"Time is a thief." This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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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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Example of a simile?

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"He is as busy as a bee." This compares someone's busyness to that of a bee.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.