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 non-literal way.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning sounds in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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 makes a direct comparison between two different things by stating that one thing is another, such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used to make a point or show emphasis, like saying 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle.'

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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' meaning it's raining heavily.

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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 meanings in a more engaging and imaginative way.

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Can you give an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'