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Figurative language

Learn the power of figurative language through similes, metaphors, personification, and more. Understand how to elevate your writing with these expressive tools.

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Figurative language

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  1. Figurative language BY:Alex Rodriguez

  2. Simile • Simile-Comparison of two things using like or as. Ex:He smells like he dived into the cologne bottle.

  3. hyperbole • Hyperbole-Exaggerating to show strong feeling or effect. • Ex:My brother is the devil

  4. Alliteration • Alliteration-The repitition of the first constant sound • Ex: The dumb director didn’t do a good job making the movie.

  5. Metaphor • Metaphor-Two things being compared without using like or as. • Ex:She has a stone heart.

  6. Personifacation • Personification-Giving human traits to objects or ideas. • Ex:The sun danced as it rose up.

  7. Onomatopiea • Onomatopiea-Words that represent the actual sound of something. • Ex:

  8. Idioms • Idiom-Expressions that don’t exactly mean what they say. • Ex:The hail is as big as hailstones.

  9. Understatement • Understatement-Expression with less strength expected. • Ex:This shot wont hurt a bit.

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