not literal; open to interpretation; dual meaning Figurative Language not literal; open to interpretation; dual meaning
Simile Comparison between 2 seemingly different things using “like” or “as” “O, My love’s like a red, red rose, / That’s newly sprung in June.” (Robert Burns) =
Metaphor Comparison between 2 things Comparing something as something else -Explicit (direct) “My mind is a sieve.” Implicit (implied) “Shut your trap!”
Hyperbole Major, extended exaggeration “Your momma is so fat…” “It’s hotter than Hades in here!”
Apostrophe Poem written in honor of something or someone “1 for April”
1 for April Tupac Shakur 2 me your name alone is poetry I barely know u and already I can’t explain this feeling I feel 4 APRIL I want 2 c u from the moment u leave my side till the moment u return My nonchalant cold heart finally has eyes only 4 APRIL …
Imagery Appealing to any of the five senses
Personification Giving human-like traits to something non-human
Other Important Poetry Language Terms (These should be review from our study of fiction in general.)
Theme Tone Mood Style Diction word choice