Figurative Language

Uses vivid language that impacts the five senses

Which phrase best defines “figurative language”?

"It is the East, and Juliet is the Sun..." is an example of:

"The sunlight on the river dazzled like diamonds..." is an example of:

The use of the same word or phrase again and again to increase its emphasis.

References to historical events and/or literary works in an effort to add depth to the material

"The wind whispered through dry grass" is an example of:

Giving human characteristics to an object

A comparison using like or as

"Of the people, by the people, for the people..." is an example of:

Figurative language that makes a comparison without using like or as

An over-exaggeration not intended to be taken literally