Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, emotions, or ideas.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that attributes human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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Example of personification: 'The stars will cry.' What does this mean?

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This means that the stars are given the human ability to cry, suggesting a sense of sadness or emotion.

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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, often culturally specific.

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Example of an idiom: 'That test was a breeze.' What does this mean?

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This means that the test was very easy, not that it was literally a breeze.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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Examples of onomatopoeia: Crash, bang, buzz. What do these words represent?

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These words represent sounds that mimic the noises they describe.

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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: 'You are like a ray of sunshine.' What does this mean?

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This means that the person brings joy or brightness to others, similar to how sunshine does.

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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 unrelated things by stating one is the other.