Literary Terms

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Literal

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Describes a statement that should be understood in its most basic, real sense.

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Metaphor

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An analogy (comparison) that does not use 'like' or 'as.' It is a direct comparison.

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Personification

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The giving of human characteristics (emotions, behaviors, etc.) to non-human animals, things, or ideas.

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Onomatopoeia

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A word that mimics the sound associated with it.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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Simile

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A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.