Figurative Language Concepts

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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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. For example, 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What is the structure of a poem?

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Poetry is typically organized into lines and stanzas, unlike prose which is organized into sentences and paragraphs.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like the sun'.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is 'He is a shining star in the classroom'.

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What is the purpose of alliteration in poetry?

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Alliteration is used in poetry to create rhythm, enhance mood, and make phrases more memorable.