Figurative Language

Language in which the words mean exactly what they say is...

• figurative

• literal

Language in which the words are meant to be interpreted imaginatively is...

• figurative

• literal

Using human qualities or characteristics to describe non human things

• hyperbole

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

What is a Hyperbole?

• Big exaggeration

• Comparing two unlike things

• A statement that doesn't really mean what is being said.

A comparison of two unlike things using LIKE or AS.

• hyperbole

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

An example of a simile is: "I really do like ice cream" 

• True 
• False 

Repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words that are close together.

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

• pun

• alliteration

A comparison of two unlike things stating that one thing IS the other.

• idiom

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

A common, often-used saying that isn't meant to be taken literally.

• pun

• idiom

• hyperbole

• oxymoron

A humorous play on words that have double-meanings.

• alliteration

• oxymoron

• pun

• onomatopoeia