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Figurative vs. Literal Language
Figurative Language Literal Language
Figurative language
involves the use of words and phrases to mean something other than their dictionary definitions. Figurative language is used to make comparisons, exaggerate, and be very descriptive.
I am so embarrassed that I want to die!
In
literal language
, the words mean the same as their dictionary definitions.
Drinking and driving can literally kill you.
Words mean exactly what they are supposed to mean.
Wearing last years shoes will not literally kill you.
Simile
Comparing two things using the words
like
or
as
.
Makes descriptions more vivid and interesting.
The girl is as sweet as sugar.
He sings like an angel.
Metaphor
Comparison between two things without using like or as.
Concept of understanding one thing in terms of another.
The test was a breeze.
The day was a new beginning.
Onomatopoeia
Words that imitate the sound it represents What is the effect that this has on writing?
Zip, drip, zoom, tick, tock, boom, splash, bang, bong, swish
Hyperbole
Use of exaggeration to evoke strong feelings or make a strong impression.
An extravagant statement not to be taken literally.
I am so hungry I could eat a cow.
His brain is the size of a pea.
Personification
Personification
is giving human traits (qualities, feelings, action, or characteristics) to non-living objects.
Examples?
Imagery
Words you can taste, smell, hear, feel, and see.
The writer paints a picture for the reader, using descriptive words that appeal to the five senses.
How can we paint a picture in this sentence?
The food was good.