Figurative Language Review

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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, 'Her hair was like ribbons of gold.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a hint or reference to something else, often from literature, history, or culture.

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What do similes use to make comparisons?

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Similes use the words 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to non-human things. For example, 'The ancient door moaned as it opened.'

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or cultural associations.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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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.

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What is 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 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.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'