Figurative Language Metaphor Omopatopeia Idiom allusion Alliteration Mona & Suad Simile Personification Hyperbole

Alliteration Definition- the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words.

There is a repetition of “f” in this part of the song

Definition- a big exaggeration; usually with humor Hyperbole Definition- a big exaggeration; usually with humor

A million times is more than an exaggeration

Idiom Definition- an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a meaning of its own

“Shake it off” just means to get over something

Metaphor Definition- comparing two things that aren't alike without using “like” or “as” suggesting they have something in common

This is a metaphor because they are comparing his heart to fire, his soul to a river, and another person to a boat without using “like” or “as”

Simile Definition-  the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind using “like” or “as”.

This is a simile because she is comparing someone to a plastic bag using “like”.

Definition- giving human like features to a nonhuman Personification Definition- giving human like features to a nonhuman

This is an example of personification because love can’t kill you

Definition- the formation of a word from a sound. Onomatopoeia Definition- the formation of a word from a sound.

This is an example of an onomatopoeia because boom is a sound

Allusion Definition- an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it directly.

This is an allusion because Harry is referencing Taylor Swift using her past without saying her name.