Types of figurative language
Examples of figurative language
Explain that Idiom!
Essay Genres
Bonus
100
A type of figurative language comparing two things, and using the words "like" or "as".
Simile
100
It cost an arm and a leg!
Idiom
100
That was a piece of cake!
That was very easy.
100
A type of writing when you are trying to convince someone, or a group of people of something.
Persuasive
100
A person who in considered an "outcast".
Pariah
200
A fancy word for "exaggeration".
Hyperbole
200
I have told you a million times not to do that!
Hyperbole
200
Don't worry about the game, you guys! We got this - it's in the bag!
We will win for sure!
200
A type of writing that tells a story, and has a clear beginning, middle and end.
Narrative writing.
200
A person who is going to compete against another person for a special title.
Contender.
300
A type of figurative language comparing two dissimilar things, without using the words "like" or "as".
Metaphor
300
The wildfire ran through the forest at an amazing speed.
Personification
300
Let's play it by ear.
Let's decide what to do when the time comes. Improvise.
300
A type of writing that you complete one you have read a text, poem or short story.
Literary response.
300
The main point/argument of an essay.
THESIS
400
A type of figurative language when an inanimate object is given human or life-life traits.
Personification
400
Ben’s temper was a volcano, ready to explode.
Metaphor
400
I can't believe him! He gave me the cold shoulder!
He totally ignored me.
400
A type of writing where you create a story that you made up. All of the characters are events are from your imagination.
Fictional narrative.
400
A well developed character, that has many different personality traits and qualities.
A round character.
500
Common expressions or sayings in a given culture, which cannot be understood using the literal definitions of the words.
Idioms
500
Curiosity killed the cat!
Idiom
500
He is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Someone who is "two-faced"; someone who pretends to be nice when they are not.
500
A type of writing in which you tell a story about your real-life, personal experience(s).
Autobiographical narrative.
500
A type of writing during which you must explain a specific topic in detail.
Expository/Informational writing
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