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Figurative Language
Figurative Language-#2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simile | a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. ex: Her eyes were as blue as the ocean. |
| Idiom | a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words ex: It was raining cats and dogs. |
| Personification | a figure of speech in which a thing, an idea or an animal is given human attributes ex: The leaves danced in the wind. |
| Understatement | a figure of speech employed by writers or speakers to intentionally make a situation seem less important than it really is ex: It's just a little cool in Kansas during the winter. |
| Alliteration | a stylistic device in which a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a series ex: The crazy child crashed the party. |
| Hyperbole | a figure of speech, which involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis ex: I'm hungry enough to eat the whole restaurant. |
| Symbolism | Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense ex: white represents life and purity |
| Oxymoron | a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect ex:cruel kindness |
| Metaphor | a figure of speech which makes an implicit, implied or hidden comparison between two things ex: All the world's a stage |
| Imagery | Imagery means to use figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses ex: The apple was very juicy and sweet. |
| Pun | a play on words in which a humorous effect is produced by using a word that suggests two or more meanings ex: I'm glad I know sign language, it's pretty handy |
| Apostrophe | a figure of speech sometimes represented by exclamation “O”. ex:"O eloquent, just, and mighty Death!" |
| Allusion | a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. ex: She was as smart as Einstein. |
| Foreshadowing | a literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story. ex: “He had no idea of the disastrous chain of events to follow”. |
| Onomatopoeia | Onomatopoeia is defined as a word, which imitates the natural sounds of a thing ex: bang! |
| Epic Simile | a long simile |
| extended metaphor | metaphor on a bigger scale |
| epithet | a nickname that describes a person ex:Odysseus, Raider of Cities |
| metonymy | using a part of something or something closely related in replace of the word ex: the pen is mightier than the sword |
| analogy | a comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification ex: The apple is to red as the banana is to yellow |
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