Figurative Language and Vocabulary Meaning

Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, personification, and more.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, often indicating the manner in which something is done.

Impolite means not kindly or rude; lacking good manners.

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

'Bitter chill' refers to a very cold and uncomfortable feeling in the air.

'Cold' refers to a low temperature that can cause discomfort or shivering.

Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and making comparisons that engage the reader.

An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief'.