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Figurative language simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole
This document defines and provides examples of different types of figurative language including simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. It explains that figurative language creates vivid images for the reader through comparisons, repetitions, exaggerations, and imitations to engage the audience. Examples of each technique are provided to illustrate the literal and figurative meanings.
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Figurative language simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole
- 1. Figurative Language Mr. Wolf 2012
- 2. Figurative Language • Figurativelanguage creates images for the reader or listener. The writer uses descriptions that are comparisons, repetitions, exaggerations, and imitations to make the writing more interesting and engaging.
- 3. Types of FigurativeLanguage • Simile- a figure of speech comparing two unlike things. If it often linked by the words “like” or “as”.
- 4. Types of FigurativeLanguage • Metaphor- States that one this is something else. It is a comparison that is usually linked by the word “is”.
- 5. Types of FigurativeLanguage • Hyperbole- Big exaggeration, usually with humour.
- 6. Types of FigurativeLanguage • Personification- Giving an object human-like qualities.
- 7. Types of FigurativeLanguage Alliteration- The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of words.
- 8. Types of FigurativeLanguage The use of a word to Onomatopoeia- describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound made by an object or an action.
- 9. Simile • Figurative- Hisfeet are as big as skateboards • Literal meaning- He has big feet.
- 10. Metaphor • Figurative- Herhair is silky. • Literal meaning- Her hair is very soft.
- 11. Hyperbole • Figurative- Thebackpack weighs a ton. • Literal- The backpack feels very heavy.
- 12. Personification • Figurative- Thevolcano spit out lave from its mouth. • Literal- Lava erupted from the volcano.
- 13. Alliteration • She sellssea shells by the sea shore. • Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
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- 15. Summary • Figurative languageis a creative way to describe a person place, object, or event. This creates a more descriptive picture in the mind of the reader. • Language examples include: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification. • The use of creative language makes writing more exciting, fun, and interesting.