The literal meaning
It's raining cats and dogs.
A storm with heavy rain.
Like a needle in a haystack.
Something that is very hard to find.
As light as a feather.
Similie.
What is the definition of a simile?
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
I've been waiting forever.
You have been waiting for a very long period of time.
You are my sunshine.
To be important or bright to someone.
Life is a journey
Metaphor.
What is the definition of a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a non literal comparison between two unlike things.
Time is money.
Time is very valuable.
He crept as quietly as a mouse.
He sneaked around or did something in a stealthy way.
That party was a bomb.
Metaphor.
What is the definition of a hyperbole?
An exaggerated statement that are not meant to be taken seriously.
You look like an angel.
To look beautiful.
Dancing stars filled the sky.
The stars are shining or moving in a lively way.
He looked like he could eat a horse.
Hyperbole.
What is the definition of an allusion?
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly.
He has a heart of stone.
A person who shows a lack of sympathy.
The world is your oyster.
You have the ability to achieve anything.
Vanilla ice cream is my Achilles heel.
Allusion.
What is the definition of figurative language?
Words or phrases that are used that don't have a literal meaning.