Figurative Language

literal language

language that means exactly what it says

figurative language

writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally

Metaphor

A comparison without using like or as but uses is

simile

A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

Hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Personification

the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea

Allusions

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

3 types of allusions

Historical, Mythological, Literary

Symbol

A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.

Anaphora

the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive lines or sentences

Imagery

Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

metaphor example

The snow is a white blanket.

simile example

He is as hungry as a horse

Hyperbole example

I've told you a million times.

personification example

Lightning danced across the sky.

allusion example

If he's not careful, his love life could end up like Romeo and Juliet's.

Symbolism example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

anaphora example

"Every day, every night, in every way, I am getting better and better"

imagery example

He could see the boy through streaked glass, flashing with sunlight, blurring his vision.