1. Figurative Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMSLgxj2dxk

2. What exactly is figurative language?
Figurative language refers to a way of using description to create a special image and bring out one’s emotions. It is also closely linked to the senses.
You are essentially bypassing the literal meaning
There are several types of figurative language. Figurative language is an important part of writing and is also widely used in speech.

3. Types of Figurative Language
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
hyperbole
onomatopoeia
synecdoche

4. simile
Using something concrete and comparing it to something abstract to create a deeper, more imaginative meaning.
A simile uses the words “like” or “as”
Example: The boy sat as quiet as a mouse during the movie.

5. metaphor
Using something concrete and comparing it to something abstract to create a deeper, more imaginative meaning.
In a metaphor, you DO NOT use the words “like” or “as”
Example: Her eyes were sparkling stars in the sky.

6. alliteration
The repetition of of words with similar consonant sounds (Remember, consonants are the letters that ARE NOT vowels).
This is used to establish rhythm and bring a certain mood with words.
Example: She sells seashells down by the seashore.

7. personification
Personification is when human-like qualities are given to inanimate objects (things that don’t move), animals or ideas.
Personification creates an abstract emotional image by making an abnormal statement about an activity that could not possibly be conducted by an inanimate object.
Example: The tree twisted its long arms in the wind.

8. hyperbole
Hyperbole is an exaggeration of a word or event. It’s not to be taken literal.
Example: I climbed a million stairs to get to the top.

9. onomatopoeia Words that sound like the action that is being performed.
These words can help to make an image more vivid
Example: pop, buzz, bang

10. synecdoche
Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special.
Means simultaneous understanding.
Example: Twenty sails came into the harbor.
Referring to workers as “Hired hands”
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11. Idiom
An expression that says one thing but means something totally different.
Example: You crack me up, you’re so funny.
Let’s hit the road! We don’t want to be late for hockey.

12. Cliche An over used expression Example: Quick like a bunny.
Show me the money.
Crying in the rain
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13. Understatement
The situation is made to seem less serious than what it really is.
Example: Only a few teen girls love One Direction
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