Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A comparison of two things using “like” or “as.”
What is a metaphor?
When two things are compared without using “like” or “as.”
What is personification?
When you give human traits to objects or ideas.
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“He drew a line as straight as an arrow.”
A simile
What is a hyperbole?
An exaggeration of some nature, to show strong feeling or effect.
What is an understantement?
An expression with less strength than expected.
(i.e. I will love you forever)
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“Can I see you for a second?”
Understatement
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“Knowledge is a kingdom and all who learn are kings and queens.”
Metaphor
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“The computers at my previous school are old dinosaurs”
Metaphor
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“Can I have one of your chips?”
Understatement
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“The ocean danced in the moonlight”
Personification
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“She did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door”
Personification
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“I had to wait in the station for ten days-an eternity.”
Hyperbole
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“O my Luve’s like a red, red rose
That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve’s like the melodie
That’s sweetly played in tune.”
Simile
What kind of figurative language do we see in
“I'd rather take baths
with a man-eating shark,
or wrestle a lion
alone in the dark,
eat spinach and liver,
pet ten porcupines,
than tackle the homework,
my teacher assigns.”
Hyperbole