Figurative Language Definitions
I am a figure of speech where an object or person represents something deeper.
Symbolism
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
"I can’t hardly wait for the concert."
Double negative- should be "can hardly" or "can't wait"
I am a comparison using "like" or "as."
Simile
❤︎ You will often see this image around Valentine's Day to show adoration or love. ❤︎
Symbolism
"I don't know weather I should wear red or pink for Tuesday!"
Incorrect word, it should be "whether"
I give human traits to something that is not human.
Personification
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Hyperbole
"The dog chased it's tail."
“It’s” is a contraction for “it is.” The correct form is “its” to show possession.
I am a word or phrase that repeats the same consonant sound at the beginning, like "Sally sold seashells."
Alliteration
I am a known criminal and informant who testifies against Steve and King to get a reduced sentence. Who am I?
Richard “Bobo” Evans
"He is the king of the jungle."
Metaphor
"The team are practicing hard for the big game."
The subject “team” is singular, so the verb should be “is” not “are.”
I am when something sounds like what it represents, like "buzz" or "sizzle."
Onomatopoeia
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
"John could of finished his homework if he tried harder."
The correct phrase is “could have,” not “could of.”