Figurative Language

Giving human characteristics or qualities to animals, objects, or ideas is known as personification.

The use of words that sound the same as they mean, such as Boom, is

A comparison of two things NOT using the words "like" or "as" is a metaphor.

When something happens opposite of what is expected

A group of words whose collective meaning is very different from their literal meanings is called an idiom.

Writers weave their witty, wonderful words into webs.

I've asked you a million times to stop talking!

The repetition of the same sound or letter in the same group of words is

Two contradictory words put together but still make sense, such as "Jumbo Shrimp"

A reference to a person, place, or event from history, sports, movies, art or literature.

The definition of Figurative Language is.

A comparison using the words "like" or "as" is a Simile.

My friend's bun bakery burned down before midnight and now his business is burnt toast.

An exaggerted statement to make a point.

Writing that creates an image in the reader's head using the five senses