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 special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, often used to make a comparison or to add meaning.

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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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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Example of an allusion: 'He has the Midas touch.' What does it refer to?

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It refers to King Midas from Greek mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold, implying that someone is very successful.

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Example of a simile: 'She swims like a fish.' What does it mean?

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It means she swims very well, comparing her swimming ability to that of a fish.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I could sleep for a thousand years.' What does it imply?

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It implies that the person is extremely tired, but it is an exaggeration.

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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does it suggest?

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It suggests that the wind is given the human ability to whisper, creating a vivid image.