Figurative Language
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Figurative Language
Language that goes beyond literal meaning to create imagery
Metaphor
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”
explicit / implicit
Explicit metaphors state the comparison clearly; implicit metaphors imply it without stating it directly.
tenor / vehicle
In a metaphor
extended
A metaphor developed over multiple lines
Simile
A comparison using “like” or “as” to highlight similarity between two unlike things.
Personification
Giving human qualities or actions to nonhuman objects
Oxymoron
A pairing of contradictory terms for effect (e.g.
Paradox
A statement that seems self‑contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.
Hyperbole
Intentional exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
Meiosis
Intentional understatement that downplays the significance of something.
Conceit
An elaborate or extended metaphor that makes an unexpected or surprising comparison.
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