Figurative Language

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'Polly Peters positively played Ping-Pong.'

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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'. Example: 'The coach was as upset as a lion when his team lost the game.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'The snowmobile was a rocket in the newly fallen snow.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'He was hungry enough to eat a horse.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example: 'The bees buzzed in the garden.'

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'Deafening silence.'

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What is a Theme in Literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human nature or society.

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader. Example: 'The golden sun set over the tranquil sea.'

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.