Figurative Language

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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, '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 directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I could sleep for a thousand years'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is a paradox?

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A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory or impossible but may reveal a deeper truth. For example, 'This statement is false'.

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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, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. For example, 'Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. For example, 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from mythology.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader. For example, 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.