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=Figurative Language Words= | =Figurative Language Words= | ||
'''Metaphor''' | =='''Metaphor'''== | ||
A comparison between two things not using like or as. | A comparison between two things not using like or as. | ||
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Your lips are roses. | Your lips are roses. | ||
'''Personification''' | =='''Personification'''== | ||
A figure of speech that uses human features that is connected with an idea, object, and animal. | A figure of speech that uses human features that is connected with an idea, object, and animal. | ||
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I admired the fish's sullen face. | I admired the fish's sullen face. | ||
'''Alliteration''' | =='''Alliteration'''== | ||
A repetition of letters and sounds at the start of the word. | A repetition of letters and sounds at the start of the word. | ||
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Doug's dog likes diagonal doors. | Doug's dog likes diagonal doors. | ||
'''Simile''' | =='''Simile'''== | ||
A comparison between two things using like or as. | A comparison between two things using like or as. | ||
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Your eyes are like the green grass. | Your eyes are like the green grass. | ||
'''Hyperbole''' | =='''Hyperbole'''== | ||
The exaggerated claims or statements that shouldn't be taken seriously. | The exaggerated claims or statements that shouldn't be taken seriously. | ||
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I've told you a million times. | I've told you a million times. | ||
'''Imagery''' | =='''Imagery'''== | ||
A descriptive language and vivid to add insight to the work. | A descriptive language and vivid to add insight to the work. | ||
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All the houses are built that way, with ornamental urns set on the mansard roof-tops where the pigeons take their walks. | All the houses are built that way, with ornamental urns set on the mansard roof-tops where the pigeons take their walks. | ||
'''Onomatopoeia''' | =='''Onomatopoeia'''== | ||
Using the words that sound just like the meaning. | Using the words that sound just like the meaning. | ||
Revision as of 12:41, 10 April 2014
The type of language the varies from the norms of literal language, in which words mean exactly what they say. Figurative language involves comparing two things that may not relate to each other. Figurative language doesn't literally mean what it says.
Figurative Language Words
Metaphor
A comparison between two things not using like or as.
Your lips are roses.
Personification
A figure of speech that uses human features that is connected with an idea, object, and animal.
I admired the fish's sullen face.
Alliteration
A repetition of letters and sounds at the start of the word.
Doug's dog likes diagonal doors.
Simile
A comparison between two things using like or as.
Your eyes are like the green grass.
Hyperbole
The exaggerated claims or statements that shouldn't be taken seriously.
I've told you a million times.
Imagery
A descriptive language and vivid to add insight to the work.
All the houses are built that way, with ornamental urns set on the mansard roof-tops where the pigeons take their walks.
Onomatopoeia
Using the words that sound just like the meaning.
Snap, crackle, pop
Examples of Figurative Language
Her voice sounds like Madonna.
It's raining cats and dogs.
Alright, the sky misses the sun at night.
The poorest man is the richest, and the rich are poor.
Hear the mellow wedding bells.
I move fast like a cheetah on the Serengeti.
Her head was spinning from all the new information.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!
Figurative Language Games
It's always great to learn figurative language when you can play games.
Figurative Language Jeopardy
StarrMatica
Spell City
Super Shooter Basketball Review Game
Soft Schools-Figurative Language Quiz