Figurative Language

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Metaphor Story: "The rosebuds of shame on his face became bouquets of love."

a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing is described as if it were another. In this metaphor, laughter is described as if it were a volcano: Her laughter erupted and showered down on the rest of the party, warming them with its glow.

Simile Story:"Fog hanging like old Coats between the trees"

a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"; e.g., Muhammad Ali could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.

Personification

a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas; for instance: The loose shutter beat a rhythm against the side of the house.

Onomatopoeia Story: "Frost *cracking* Beneath my steps"

a word that imitates the sound of what it is describing; e.g., buzz, snap, crackle, etc.

Idiom Story: "Catch her eye" It means to impress or make someone like you.

an expression or phrase not meant to be taken literally; its figurative meaning is quite different from the literal meaning of the phrase

Imagery/ Sensory Language Story: "slimy rock cod with bulging eyes"

descriptions that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell

Hyperbole Story: "I was addicted to baseball."

the use of extreme exaggeration


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