Figurative Language

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Writing with Colorful Words : 

Writing with Colorful Words Introduction to Figurative Language

Figurative Language : 

Figurative Language Figurative language creates images for the reader or listener. The writer uses descriptions that are comparisons, repetitions, exaggerations, and imitations to make the writing more interesting and engaging.

Types of Figurative Language : 

Types of Figurative Language Simile- A figure of speech comparing two unlike things. It is often linked by the words “like” or “as”. Metaphor- States that one thing is something else. It is a comparison, it is usually linked by the word “is”. Hyperbole- Big exaggeration, usually with humor. Personification- Giving an object human like qualities.

Examples : 

Examples

Rhythm & Rhyme : 

Rhythm & Rhyme Rhythm – pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. Rhyme – linking of sounds at the ends of words.

Sound Devices : 

Sound Devices Alliteration- repetition of nearby consonant sounds in stressed syllables, as in Full fathom five they father lies. Onomatopoeia- use of words, such as hiss, whose sounds suggest the meaning.

Description : 

Description Literal: red, beautiful, petals, sweet scent Figurative: This rose is as red as a shiny apple and as beautiful as the sunrise. Its petals smile to welcome the morning . Its scent is as sweet as a baby.

What is literal?What is figurative? : 

What is literal?What is figurative?

Comparison : 

Comparison Literal? The white clouds float in the blue sky. Figurative? Imaginary scenes of wisp silently blow and profile the endless heavens.

Summary : 

Summary Figurative language is a creative way to describe a person, place, object or event. This creates a more descriptive picture in the mind of the reader. Language examples include: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification. The use of creative language makes writing more exciting, fun and interesting.