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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a creative way.

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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 heart is like gold'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different 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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound. Examples include 'buzz', 'meow', and 'splat'.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or create rhythm.

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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 deeper meanings in writing.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Examples of onomatopoeia include 'bang', 'sizzle', and 'pop'.

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Which word is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?

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'Book' is not an example of onomatopoeia.