1. Figurative Language Open your mind…
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2. Figurative Language Meaning Figurative vs Literal language
Poetic or creative language used to create a greater impact on the reader.
Figurative vs Literal language
Figurative Language
Literal Language
He’s as strong as an ox.
He is extremely strong.
I’m lightning.
I run very fast.
I could eat a cow.
I am very hungry.

3. Metaphor Meaning Example
Comparing the qualities of two unlike things to achieve a creative effect.
Example
Her hair is silk. (texture)
The truck is a monster. (size and strength)

4. Simile Meaning Example
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as.
Example
The many-colored fish is like a rainbow.
Her smile is as bright as the sun.

5. Personification Meaning Example Giving something human qualities.
The smoke grabbed hold of my nose.
The green light shouted at me to go.

6. Allusion Meaning Example
When you make reference to something from history, literature, current events, or popular culture.
Example
When Jane looked into the greenhouse she thought that she had entered the Garden of Eden.

7. Pun
Meaning
Using words that have more than one meaning for a humorous effect
Example
Sir Lancelot once had a very bad dream about his horse. It was a knight mare.

8. Oxymoron Meaning Example
A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms
Example
Act naturally
Awfully pretty
Pretty ugly

9. Hyperbole Meaning Example Big exaggeration, usually with humor.
It weighed a ton!
I’m so hungry I could eat a cow!

10. Idiom
Meaning
Language that is peculiar to a group of people, or readily understood to pertain to a specific context
Example
Singing at the top of your lungs
Hit the books

11. Cliché Meaning Example
A phrase that has become overly familiar or commonplace
Example
Live and learn
What goes around comes around