Figures of Speech

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as' to highlight a similarity.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement used for emphasis, not meant to be taken literally.

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Oxymoron

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A combination of two contradictory terms placed next to each other to create a unique effect.

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Personification

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Giving human characteristics to non-human objects or ideas.

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Sibilance

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A specific type of alliteration involving the repetition of 's' sounds, creating a hissing or soft effect.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that directly compares two things by stating one thing is another, without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize scenes, sounds, or textures in a story.

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Onomatopoeia

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A word that imitates the natural sound associated with it.