Figurative Language
Figurative language is a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning. It is used by the writer for the sake of comparison or dramatic effect. Authors use similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification to make their stories more interesting.
Some examples are:
- alliteration -hyperbole -idioms
- metaphors - onomatopoeia - personification -simile
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Some examples are:
- alliteration -hyperbole -idioms
- metaphors - onomatopoeia - personification -simile
game: simile, metaphor, personification Reading Ninja
Game: Jumping Jack Figurative Language
Alliteration
The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series
of words. Alliteration includes tongue twisters.
Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Mickey Mouse Krispy Kreme Tiger Time Red Robin
The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series
of words. Alliteration includes tongue twisters.
Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Mickey Mouse Krispy Kreme Tiger Time Red Robin
Hyperbole
An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the
statement is true. Tall tales are hyperboles.
Example: He was so excited, he was bouncing off the walls.
An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the
statement is true. Tall tales are hyperboles.
Example: He was so excited, he was bouncing off the walls.
Idioms
An expression whose meaning is not predictable from
the usual meanings of the actual words.
Example: It's raining cats and dogs.
An expression whose meaning is not predictable from
the usual meanings of the actual words.
Example: It's raining cats and dogs.
Onomatopoeia
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound
or the sound made by an object or an action.
Example: pow, bang, snap, crackle, pop
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound
or the sound made by an object or an action.
Example: pow, bang, snap, crackle, pop
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Personification
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are
given to an animal or an object.
Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug.
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are
given to an animal or an object.
Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug.
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Simile
A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object or
idea with another to suggest they are alike.
Example: tall as a mountain
A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object or
idea with another to suggest they are alike.
Example: tall as a mountain
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Metaphors
The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison.
A metaphor makes a direct comparison - it says you are something.
Example: You are what you eat.
The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison.
A metaphor makes a direct comparison - it says you are something.
Example: You are what you eat.
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