Figurative Language

What is figurative language?

• Language meant to take literal

• Says one thing but means another

• Technical language used in specific settings

• Formal language used in academics

Which of the following is a characteristic of a simile?

• It compares two things without using "like" or "as".

• It gives human characteristics to non-living things.

• It is an overstatement for emphasis.

• It compares two things using "like" or "as".

How does a metaphor differ from a simile?

• A metaphor uses "like" or "as" for comparison.

• A metaphor compares two things by stating one thing is another.

• A metaphor gives human qualities to inanimate objects.

• A metaphor is an extreme exaggeration.

What is personification?

• An overstatement for emphasis.

• A comparison using "like" or "as".

• Describing something as though it were a person.

• A reference to literature or movies.

What is the primary purpose of hyperbole?

• To make a direct comparison.

• To give human traits to objects.

• To express emphasis and importance through overstatement.

• To reference well-known cultural elements.

What is an Allusion?

• An allusion is a type of metaphor.
• An allusion is a direct quote from a text.
• An allusion is a synonym for a simile.
• An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.