Figurative Language

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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. For example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.

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What is a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice. For example, 'The early bird gets the worm' means that those who act early have an advantage.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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

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What is repetition in language?

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Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point. For example, 'Wait, stop, stop, stop!'

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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'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What does it mean to mind your P's and Q's?

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This idiom means to be careful about your behavior and manners.

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What is an example of an idiom?

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An example of an idiom is 'spill the beans', which means to reveal a secret.