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Figurative Language
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metaphor | comparing something literal to something figurative |
| Simile | comparing something literal to something figurative using like or as |
| Hyperbole | an exaggeration used to emphasize a point |
| Symbolism | images, ideas or qualities applied to an object for representation or interpretation |
| Personification | human attributes used to describe something inanimate |
| Imagery | to use figurative language to represent object, actions or ideas that appeal to our five senses |
| Onomatopoeia | it is the representation of sounds with words |