Figurative Language & Poetic Devices

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figurative language technique where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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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 is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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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 an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition is a poetic device where words or phrases are repeated for emphasis or to create rhythm.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or mood.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where words imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.