Figurative Language Review

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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’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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.' Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. Example: 'He has the Midas touch.'

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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. Example: 'It’s raining cats and dogs.'

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What is a cliché?

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A cliché is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality and impact. Example: 'Time heals all wounds.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and evoke emotions in the reader.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor states that one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I’ve told you a million times!'