Idiomatic language

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What is idiomatic language?

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Idiomatic language refers to phrases or expressions that have a figurative meaning different from their literal meaning.

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What does 'literal' mean?

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Literal means the exact meaning of words without any exaggeration or metaphor.

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What does 'figurative' mean?

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

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a meaning not deducible from the individual words.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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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'.

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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'.

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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.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

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Figurative language creates vivid images and conveys strong emotions.

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What does 'rhetorical question' mean?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.