Figurative Language Championship

Figurative Language

Writing that uses creative language to make ideas more interesting.

Literal Language

Writing that means exactly what the words say.

Simile

A comparison using the words like or as.

Metaphor

A comparison that says one thing is another without using like or as.

Extended Metaphor

A metaphor that continues throughout several sentences or an entire piece of writing.

Personification

Giving human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.

Imagery

Words that create a clear picture in the reader's mind.

Symbol

Something that represents a bigger idea than itself.

Symbolism

Using objects, places, or actions to represent deeper meanings.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same beginning sound in nearby words.

Oxymoron

A phrase that combines two opposite ideas, like "deafening silence."

Mood

The feeling a reader experiences while reading.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject of a piece of writing.

Word Choice

The specific words an author chooses to create meaning and feeling.

Atmosphere

The overall feeling created by a place or setting.