Figurative Language
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Figurative Language
Figurative language includes many things: Idiom, Simile, Metaphor, Connotation, Mood, Tone, Alliteration, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Symbolic, Irony, and Imagery. These are all forms of Figurative language used in books, songs, and more.
Idiom
Is a phrase or a fixed expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal.
Simile
Comparing something/someone using like or as
Metaphor
Saying one thing is another using is
Connotion
The feeling that tied to emotion and feeling
Mood
Feeling created for the reader by text
Tone
The author's attitude (for feelings) about subject
Alliteration
Same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Onomatopoeia
Sound associated with what is named
Personification
Speak as if something is a human instead of the thing
Symbolic
A thing that represents ideas or qualities
Irony
Expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
Examples of Figurative Language
Similes
Loving him is LIKE trying to change your mind
LIKE the colors of autumn
Forgetting him wad LIKE trying the know somebody you've never met before
Touching him is LIKE realizing all you've ever wanted was right there in front of you
Memorizing him was AS EASY AS knowing all the words to your old favorite song
Fighting with him was LIKE trying to solve a crossword and realizing there's no right answer
Regretting him was LIKE wishing you never found out love could be so strong
Love was LIKE driving a new Maserati down a dead end street
Metaphors
Losing him was blue
Missing him was dark gray
Loving him was red
Symbolism
Blue = sadness and hurt
Dark gray = depression
Red = happiness, contentment, pleasure, gladness, cheerfulness, glee, bliss, delight, eagerness, anticipation, enthusiasm, joy, excitement, interest, and last, but not least LOVE
Hyperbole
Faster than the wind
Idiom
We're burning red
Repetition
Forgetting him was like trying to know somebody you've never met
Alliteration
Never known and all alone
Rhyme
Known, Alone, and Head, red