Figurative Language Review

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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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'.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What does the simile 'as brave as a lion' mean?

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It means someone is very courageous.

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What does the metaphor 'time is a thief' imply?

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It suggests that time steals moments from our lives, just as a thief would take possessions.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by making it more vivid, expressive, and engaging for the reader.

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What does the phrase 'the world is my oyster' mean?

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It means that one has the ability and opportunity to achieve anything they want in life.