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 meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human characteristics to non-human things, animals, or ideas.

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Example of personification: 'The stars in the sky winked.' What does this mean?

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This sentence gives the stars human-like qualities, suggesting they are capable of winking, which is an action only humans can do.

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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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Example of a simile: 'He is as busy as a bee.' What does this imply?

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This simile suggests that the person is very busy, similar to how bees are known for their constant activity.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Life is a rollercoaster.' What does this mean?

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This metaphor suggests that life has many ups and downs, similar to the experience of riding a rollercoaster.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning.

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Example of an oxymoron: 'Deafening silence.' What does this imply?

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This oxymoron suggests a silence that is so intense it feels overwhelming, as if it were loud.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described.