Figurative Language in Literature
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Figurative Language
Figurative Language
figurative language (FIG-yer-uh-tiv LANG-gwidj): The
figurative language (FIG-yer-uh-tiv LANG-gwidj): The
literal meaning of a word is its definition as you would
literal meaning of a word is its definition as you would
find it in a dictionary. Figurative language uses words
find it in a dictionary. Figurative language uses words
in some way other than for their literal meanings to
in some way other than for their literal meanings to
make a comparison, add emphasis, or say something
make a comparison, add emphasis, or say something
in a fresh and creative way. Examples of figurative
in a fresh and creative way. Examples of figurative
language include alliteration, hyperbole, idiom,
language include alliteration, hyperbole, idiom,
imagery, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification,
imagery, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification,
and simile.
and simile.
figurative language
figurative language
Figurative language
Figurative language
figurative language
figurative language
Poetry is a type of writing that uses
Poetry is a type of writing that uses
figurative language to
figurative language to
create images and ideas
create images and ideas
appeal to the five senses
appeal to the five senses
appeal to emotions
appeal to emotions
figurative language
figurative language
When two or more words in a
When two or more words in a
group of words begin with the
group of words begin with the
same sound (usually, the same
same sound (usually, the same
letter or group of letters). For
letter or group of letters). For
example: Anne’s awesome apple;
example: Anne’s awesome apple;
Fred’s frozen french fries
Fred’s frozen french fries
alliteration
alliteration
Alliteration Grammar Song
Alliteration Grammar Song
alliteration
alliteration
A figure of speech that makes a
A figure of speech that makes a
reference to people, places,
reference to people, places,
events, or literary works directly
events, or literary works directly
or implying them. It is up to the
or implying them. It is up to the
audience to make the
audience to make the
connection.
connection.
allusion
allusion
allusion
hyperbole (hahy-PUR-buh-lee): Extreme
hyperbole (hahy-PUR-buh-lee): Extreme
exaggeration used for emphasis or
exaggeration used for emphasis or
effect; an extravagant statement that is
effect; an extravagant statement that is
not meant to be taken literally. For
not meant to be taken literally. For
example: “I almost died of boredom.”
example: “I almost died of boredom.”
Hyperbole is frequently used in
Hyperbole is frequently used in
humorous writing.
humorous writing.
hyperbole
hyperbole
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
hyperbole
hyperbole
An expression that cannot be
An expression that cannot be
understood from the meanings of its
understood from the meanings of its
individual words. For example, “it’s
individual words. For example, “it’s
raining cats and dogs” is an idiom that
raining cats and dogs” is an idiom that
means it’s raining really hard—but there
means it’s raining really hard—but there
is no way to know that from the
is no way to know that from the
meanings of its individual words.
meanings of its individual words.
idiom
idiom
Idioms' Song
Idioms' Song
Idioms
Idioms
idiom
idiom
Language that portrays
Language that portrays
sensory experiences
sensory experiences
,
,
or experiences of the five senses: sight,
or experiences of the five senses: sight,
hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Authors use
hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Authors use
imagery to describe actions, characters,
imagery to describe actions, characters,
objects, and ideas, and to heighten the
objects, and ideas, and to heighten the
emotional effect of their writing. One way
emotional effect of their writing. One way
authors create imagery is through the use of
authors create imagery is through the use of
figurative language.
figurative language.
imagery
imagery
imagery
imagery
imagery
imagery
There are three types of irony: (1)
dramatic
irony,
when the reader or audience member is
aware of something that the characters are
not aware of; (2)
situational irony,
when
something happens that is the reverse of
what you expected; and (3)
verbal irony,
when the name or description of something
implies the opposite of the truth (for
example, calling a very tall person “Tiny”)
irony
irony
Irony
Irony Video 1
irony
irony
The comparison of two unlike things to illuminate a
The comparison of two unlike things to illuminate a
particular quality or aspect of one of those things. For
particular quality or aspect of one of those things. For
example, “Karen was a ray of sunshine” is a metaphor
example, “Karen was a ray of sunshine” is a metaphor
in which Karen is compared with a ray of sunshine.
in which Karen is compared with a ray of sunshine.
The metaphor suggests that Karen was cheerful,
The metaphor suggests that Karen was cheerful,
happy, warm, hopeful—qualities we associate with
happy, warm, hopeful—qualities we associate with
the sun. Metaphors state that one thing
the sun. Metaphors state that one thing
is
is
something
something
else; they do not use the words
else; they do not use the words
like
like
or
or
as
as
.
.
metaphor
metaphor
Metaphor
Metaphor
Metaphor Video 2
Metaphor Video 2
metaphor
metaphor
The use of words whose sounds
The use of words whose sounds
imitate the sounds of what they
imitate the sounds of what they
describe, such as
describe, such as
hiss, murmur,
hiss, murmur,
growl, honk, buzz, woof,
growl, honk, buzz, woof,
etc.
etc.
onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
An
An
oxymoron
oxymoron
is a figure of speech
is a figure of speech
in which words or phrases that
in which words or phrases that
appear to express opposite
appear to express opposite
thoughts are used in conjunction
thoughts are used in conjunction
and describe a situation where both
and describe a situation where both
words or phrases are aptly applied.
words or phrases are aptly applied.
oxymoron
oxymoron
oxymoron
oxymoron
oxymoron
Describing nonhuman animals, objects,
or ideas as though they possess human
qualities or emotions. For example:
“The moon smiled down at her,” “I felt
the cold hand of death on my shoulder,”
“There is a battle being fought in my
garden between the flowers and the
weeds.”
personification
personification
Personification
Personification
personification
personification
puns
puns
puns
a question asked in order to create a
a question asked in order to create a
dramatic effect or to make a point
dramatic effect or to make a point
rather than to get an answer.
rather than to get an answer.
"the presentation was characterized by
"the presentation was characterized by
impossibly long sentences and a
impossibly long sentences and a
succession of rhetorical questions"
succession of rhetorical questions"
rhetorical question
rhetorical question
rhetorical question
When two unlike things are compared—
When two unlike things are compared—
using
using
like
like
or
or
as
as
—in order to illuminate a
—in order to illuminate a
particular quality or aspect of one of
particular quality or aspect of one of
those things. For example, “Randy’s
those things. For example, “Randy’s
voice is like melted chocolate” is a simile
voice is like melted chocolate” is a simile
in which Randy’s voice is compared to
in which Randy’s voice is compared to
melted chocolate. The simile suggests
melted chocolate. The simile suggests
that Randy’s voice is rich, smooth,
that Randy’s voice is rich, smooth,
sweet, warm—qualities we associate
sweet, warm—qualities we associate
with melted chocolate.
with melted chocolate.
simile
simile
similes and metaphors
simile
simile
An object, setting, event, animal, or person that on
An object, setting, event, animal, or person that on
one level is itself, but that has another meaning as
one level is itself, but that has another meaning as
well. For example, the American flag is really a piece
well. For example, the American flag is really a piece
of fabric with stars and stripes on it, but it also
of fabric with stars and stripes on it, but it also
represents the United States and ideals like freedom,
represents the United States and ideals like freedom,
patriotism, and pride. In a story or play, rain could be
patriotism, and pride. In a story or play, rain could be
a symbol; the rain would really be rain, but it might
a symbol; the rain would really be rain, but it might
also represent an idea like sadness or leaving the past
also represent an idea like sadness or leaving the past
behind.
behind.
Symbolize
Symbolize
means “to be a symbol of.”
means “to be a symbol of.”
symbol
symbol
The practice of using symbols.
symbolism
symbolism
Figurative language adds depth and creativity to writing by using words in ways beyond their literal meanings. Examples include metaphors, similes, alliteration, and hyperbole. Poetry often employs figurative language to evoke sensory experiences and emotions. Allusions and idioms are also common forms of figurative language that require audience interpretation. Explore the world of figurative language through examples and explanations to enhance your literary understanding.
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figurative language figurative language (FIG-yer-uh-tiv LANG-gwidj): The literal meaning of a word is its definition as you would find it in a dictionary. Figurative language uses words in some way other than for their literal meanings to make a comparison, add emphasis, or say something in a fresh and creative way. Examples of figurative language include alliteration, hyperbole, idiom, imagery, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, and simile.
figurative language Figurative language
figurative language Poetry is a type of writing that uses figurative language to create images and ideas appeal to the five senses appeal to emotions
alliteration When two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound (usually, the same letter or group of letters). For example: Anne s awesome apple; Fred s frozen french fries
alliteration Alliteration Grammar Song
allusion A figure of speech that makes a reference to people, places, events, or literary works directly or implying them. It is up to the audience to make the connection.
hyperbole hyperbole (hahy-PUR-buh-lee): Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect; an extravagant statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example: I almost died of boredom. Hyperbole is frequently used in humorous writing.
hyperbole Hyperbole
idiom An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words. For example, it s raining cats and dogs is an idiom that means it s raining really hard but there is no way to know that from the meanings of its individual words.
idiom Idioms' Song Idioms
imagery Language that portrays sensory experiences, or experiences of the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Authors use imagery to describe actions, characters, objects, and ideas, and to heighten the emotional effect of their writing. One way authors create imagery is through the use of figurative language.
imagery imagery
irony There are three types of irony: (1) dramatic irony, when the reader or audience member is aware of something that the characters are not aware of; (2) situational irony, when something happens that is the reverse of what you expected; and (3) verbal irony, when the name or description of something implies the opposite of the truth (for example, calling a very tall person Tiny )
irony Irony Irony Video 1
metaphor The comparison of two unlike things to illuminate a particular quality or aspect of one of those things. For example, Karen was a ray of sunshine is a metaphor in which Karen is compared with a ray of sunshine. The metaphor suggests that Karen was cheerful, happy, warm, hopeful qualities we associate with the sun. Metaphors state that one thing is something else; they do not use the words like or as.
metaphor Metaphor Metaphor Video 2
onomatopoeia The use of words whose sounds imitate the sounds of what they describe, such as hiss, murmur, growl, honk, buzz, woof, etc.
onomatopoeia onomatopoeia
oxymoron An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which words or phrases that appear to express opposite thoughts are used in conjunction and describe a situation where both words or phrases are aptly applied.
oxymoron oxymoron
personification Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions. For example: The moon smiled down at her, I felt the cold hand of death on my shoulder, There is a battle being fought in my garden between the flowers and the weeds.
personification Personification
puns puns
rhetorical question a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer. "the presentation was characterized by impossibly long sentences and a succession of rhetorical questions"
rhetorical question rhetorical question
simile When two unlike things are compared using like or as in order to illuminate a particular quality or aspect of one of those things. For example, Randy s voice is like melted chocolate is a simile in which Randy s voice is compared to melted chocolate. The simile suggests that Randy s voice is rich, smooth, sweet, warm qualities we associate with melted chocolate.
similes and metaphors simile
symbol An object, setting, event, animal, or person that on one level is itself, but that has another meaning as well. For example, the American flag is really a piece of fabric with stars and stripes on it, but it also represents the United States and ideals like freedom, patriotism, and pride. In a story or play, rain could be a symbol; the rain would really be rain, but it might also represent an idea like sadness or leaving the past behind. Symbolize means to be a symbol of.
symbolism The practice of using symbols.
