hr 2Figurative Language terms/examples

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I am dying of boredom.'

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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.' Example: 'Her eyes were diamonds; always bright and sparkling.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words. Example: 'Harry hates having hives.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'My computer was running extremely slow.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile is like sunshine.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'clang.'

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Example: 'deafening silence.'

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect. Example: 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.'

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Example: A dove often symbolizes peace.