Figurative Language

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike 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 makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for rhythm and emphasis.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate or resemble the sound they describe, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.