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 meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes various techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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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.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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 by stating that one is the other.

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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 personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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This means that the wind is given the human ability to whisper, suggesting a gentle or soft sound.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does this mean?

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This means the speaker is very hungry, but it is an exaggeration and not meant to be taken literally.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this mean?

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This means that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly and takes away opportunities.

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Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this mean?

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This means that her smile is compared to sunshine, suggesting it is warm and bright.

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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.