Figurative Language

from French word sarcasmor, and Greek word sarkazein, means “tear flesh,” or “grind the teeth”

The sack fell into the river with a splash

makes comparison showing similarities between two things; Uses the words “like” or “as”

The wind whispered through dry grass.

Our soldiers are as brave as lions.

deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect

repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase

use of particular words that create visual representation of ideas in our minds

when difference between expectations of something to happen to what actually happens instead

If we play our cards right, we may be able to find out when those whales are being released.

a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words that is not interpreted literally

combo of an adj. preceded by noun with contrasting meanings, such as “cruel kindness”

a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a series

derived from a Greek word meaning “overcasting”

derived from Latin’s “Latira” meaning “letters of alphabet”

The starry night sky looked so beautiful that it begged him to linger.

Rap rejects my tape deck, ejects projectile Whether Jew or gentile

play on words that creates a humorous effect by using a word that suggests two or more meanings

figures of speech used to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful

This place is like a Garden of Eden.

makes an implicit comparison between two things that are unrelated, without "like" or "as"

occurs when a speaker speaks something contradictory to what he intends to say

Three Types: Verbal, Situational, Dramatic

It isn’t very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain.

I posted a video on YouTube about how boring and useless YouTube is

Every cloud has its silver lining

two or more close words repeat the same vowel sound, but start with different consonant sounds

You have dancing shoes with nimble soles; I have a soul of lead

use to represent objects, actions, and ideas so that it appeals to our physical senses

The assignment was a breeze

use of symbols to signify ideas, by giving them meanings different from their literal sense

I must confess that in my quest I felt depressed and restless.

situations in which the audience knows more before the leading characters or actors

But a better butter makes a batter better

words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning

a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect

an object representing another, to give a different meaning that is deeper and more significant

reference to a person, place, thing of historical, cultural, literary or political significance

a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis

My grandmother is as old as the hills.

a figure of speech in which a thing – an idea or an animal – is given human attributes

It’s been ages since I last saw you

a word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing

the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is

My brother is the black sheep of the family

The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew,/ The furrow followed free;

It was dark and dim in the forest. The children were screaming and shouting in the fields.

Look at my car. She is a beauty, isn’t she?

meant to mock with a purpose to amuse and hurt someone, or some section of society

My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration