Lesson 2: Figurative Language

• Simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as".
• Figurative language - refers to the use of words and expressions that go beyond their literal meaning to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and convey ideas in a more imaginative and impactful way.
• Metaphor


  A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." Example: "Time is a thief."
• Personification

  Giving human qualities to non-human objects or animals. Example: "The sun smiled down on us today."
• Hyperbole Exaggeration used for emphasis. Example: "I've told you a million times not to do that!"
• Alliteration The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
• Figurative language is widely used in various forms of literature, including poetry, fiction, and drama.
• Oxymoron

  is a term which features two words which appear to contradict each other but make sense of the situation overall.

  For example: That woman is pretty ugly.
• Idiom

  is a phrase which bears no literal meaning to the situation it is describing but it implies the facts or story behind it. phrase which bears no literal meaning to the situation it is describing but it implies the facts or story behind it.

  • For example: There is a silver lining in every cloud.
• Symbolism

  is another form of figurative language which is used to express an abstract idea using an item or words.

  • For example: We had to put out a red alert.
• Onomatopoeia

  is a form of figurative language in which words which are used to describe a sound actually resemble the sound they are referring to.

  • For example: The ghost said boo.
• Puns

  are a form of figurative language which create a play on words. They add an extra meaning to a subject and are often seen as a form of joke or to be humorous.

  • For example: A horse is a very stable animal
• Irony

  This is when a statement made is directly contradictory to the reality. It is also used to convey a style of sarcasm.

  For example: I posted on Facebook about how bad Facebook is.
• Creating imagery -

  It helps readers visualize and experience the text more vividly.
• Evoking emotions -

  It stirs up feelings and adds depth to the writer's message.
• Enhancing descriptions -

  It adds richness and detail to descriptions, making them more engaging and memorable.
• Conveying complex ideas -

  It allows writers to express abstract concepts or convey deeper meanings in a more accessible way.
• Adding emphasis -

  It highlights certain aspects or ideas, making them stand out and grab the reader's attention.