It refers to ideas, actions, or objects that are described in non-literal terms.

A type of figure of speech that deals with the technique

that gives human-like characteristics or qualities to inanimate or nonliving objects.

It refer to techniques that writers use to create a special and pointed effect in their writing, to convey information, or to help readers understand their writing on a deeper level.

It refers to a statement that is used to express an opposite meaning than the one literally expressed by it.

It is when a related word or phrase is substituted for the actual thing to which it is referring. This device is usually used for poetic

or rhetorical effect.

It expresses a contradictory meaning. This device is often used for emphasis, for humor, to create tension, or to illustrate a paradox.

It refers to the events or characters from another story in her own story with the hopes of those events will add context or depth to the story she/he is trying to tell.

It is a word or phrase using figurative language—language that has other meaning than its normal definition.

It is the use of exaggeration to make a point.

"The blacksmith’s hand was harder than the rock".

What figurative language was used in the sentence?

"Life swings like a pendulum backward and forward between pain and boredom". What figurative language was used in the sentence?

"A dentist needing a root canal"

What figurative language was used in the sentence?

"Your heart is my piñata". What figurative language was used in the sentence?

"The buzzing bee flew away. ".What figurative language was used in the sentence?

"I think the professor stated his unbiased opinion regarding the student response". What figurative language was used in the sentence?