Figurative Language

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It enhances writing by adding depth and creativity.

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Define Simile.

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

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Define Metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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Define Personification.

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Define Hyperbole.

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

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Define Alliteration.

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases, often used in poetry and prose for rhythm.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning, such as 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence'.

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Example of a Simile.

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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Example of a Metaphor.

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'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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Example of Personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'