1. Figurative Language
Mr. Wolf
2012

2. Figurative Language
• Figurative language creates
images for the reader or listener.
The writer uses descriptions that
are comparisons, repetitions,
exaggerations, and imitations to
make the writing more
interesting and engaging.

3. Types of Figurative Language
• Simile- a figure of speech
comparing two unlike
things. If it often linked by
the words “like” or “as”.

4. Types of Figurative Language
• Metaphor- States that one
this is something else. It is
a comparison that is
usually linked by the word
“is”.

5. Types of Figurative Language
• Hyperbole- Big
exaggeration, usually with
humour.

6. Types of Figurative Language
• Personification- Giving an object human-like
qualities.

7. Types of Figurative Language
Alliteration- The repetition of the same initial
letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of
words.

8. Types of Figurative Language
The use of a word to
Onomatopoeia-
describe or imitate a natural
sound or the sound
made by an object or an
action.

9. Simile
• Figurative- His feet are as
big as skateboards
• Literal meaning-
He has big feet.

10. Metaphor
• Figurative- Her hair is silky.
• Literal meaning-
Her hair is very soft.

11. Hyperbole
• Figurative- The backpack
weighs a ton.
• Literal- The backpack feels
very heavy.

12. Personification
• Figurative- The volcano spit
out lave from its mouth.
• Literal-
Lava erupted from
the volcano.

13. Alliteration
• She sells sea shells by the sea
shore.
• Peter Piper
picked a peck of
pickled peppers.

14. Onomatopoeia
• POW! Zip! Oof!

15. Summary
• Figurative language is a creative way to
describe a person place, object, or event. This
creates a more descriptive picture in the mind
of the reader.
• Language examples include: simile, metaphor,
hyperbole, and personification.
• The use of creative language makes writing
more exciting, fun, and interesting.