simile or metaphor
What figurative language do these lyrics contain?
"You are the thunder, an I am the lightning." - Rascal Flatts
metaphor
Her voice was like velvety chocolate.
her voice = velvety chocolate
What is the difference between LITERAL language and FIGURATIVE language.
Literal language means exactly what is said while figurative language has different meanings than the words that are used.
Give me an example of figurative language.
Metaphor, simile, idiom, imagery
Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence:
The autumn leaves are a blanket on the ground.
visual imagery
What figurative language do these lyrics contain?
"I came in like a wrecking ball." - Miley Cyrus
Simile
The weather today is as warm as summer.
weather = warm
This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."
similie
Give me an example of an idiom.
Idiom
Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence:
The pitter-patter of the rain and whispering breeze had turned into a gushing downpour and howling wind.
auditory (hearing) imagery
Name the figurative language: He was as fast as a cheetah.
Simile
She was as cute as a button.
She = cute
This type of figurative language is a form of expression particular to a specific person or group of people, but it is NOT LITERAL.
idiom
Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence:
The sweet fragrance of honeysuckle always reminded Jenny of her mother's perfume.
smell imagery
Identify the figurative language: "The rabbit was as slow as a sloth"
simile
That woman has the face of an angel.
woman = face of an angel
This type of figurative language compares two things without using like or as.
metaphor
Give me an example of a metaphor
compare two things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as"
Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence:
She couldn't wait to sink her teeth into the succulent, salty steak.
taste imagery
Name the figurative language: He was a hurricane when he entered the room.
metaphor
The light of his music lit up everyone in the room
music = light
Why do we use figurative language in our writing?
to help the reader better understand what we are trying to describe and make it more entertaining
describe something in detail where I can use one of my 5 senses
Which sense is the author trying to call forth in you the following sentence:
The tree bark was rough against the deer's skin, but it did scratch her itch.
touch imagery