Figurative Language Final

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What is Assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, creating a musical effect. Example: 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example: 'buzz', 'whack', 'sizzle'.

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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. Example: '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 attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging and expressive.

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How does figurative language differ from literal language?

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Figurative language conveys meanings beyond the literal interpretation, while literal language means exactly what it says.