Figurative Language - Grade 11 - Week 2

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Onomatopoeia

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A word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, e.g., 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities, e.g., 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Repetition

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The act of repeating words or phrases for emphasis, e.g., 'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.'

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Oxymoron

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, e.g., 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet.'

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, e.g., a dove symbolizes peace.