Figurative Language Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor compares two unlike things by saying that one thing is the other.

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What is a simile?

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A simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her face was as red as a tomato.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes to non-human objects or animals.

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that means something different than the literal meaning of the words.

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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.

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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.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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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 and express ideas in creative ways.