Figurative Language Concepts

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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, such as 'Peter picked a pack of pickled peppers.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, like 'The sun is smiling today.'

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the use of sounds, words, or phrases multiple times to emphasize a point or theme.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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, like 'It is raining cats and dogs.'

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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 'like' or 'as,' such as 'Jacob is as skinny as a bean pole.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humor or emphasis.

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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,' such as 'Time is a thief.'