figurative language

Simile

Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as.'

Metaphor

A direct comparison between two unrelated things.

Personification

Giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas.

Hyperbole

An intentional exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate natural sounds.

Alliteration

Repetition of the same initial consonant sound in nearby words.

Oxymoron

Combining two contradictory terms for effect.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Symbolism

Using objects or ideas to represent something else.

Irony

A contrast between expectations and reality.

Idioms

Expressions that have a figurative meaning different from the literal words.

Pun

A play on words with multiple meanings for humor.