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Exploring Figurative Language and Literary Devices

This guide by Kim Cannon delves into the rich world of figurative language and literary devices. It explores similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, idioms, imagery, alliteration, repetition, personification, hyperbole, tone, mood, irony, and symbolism. Each device is illustrated with examples, such as the simile "Life is like an onion," and the metaphor "Her eyes were glistening jewels." Understand how these elements contribute to vibrant storytelling and enhance emotional impact in literature. Perfect for students and literature enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of language.

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Exploring Figurative Language and Literary Devices

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  1. Figurative Language & Literary Devices By: Kim Cannon

  2. Simile-comparing two things using like or as A She is as big as a house!!! imi e S l i "Life is like an onion: You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep." k e

  3. Metaphor-comparing two things but NOT use like or as Her eyes were glistening jewels.

  4. OnomatopoeiaO no ma to poei A Words that have sound. Eek Creak

  5. Idiom-an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meaning It’s raining cats and dogs.

  6. Imagery-forming mental images using the five senses Crumbling towers, dried-up wells, toppled tombstones.

  7. Alliteration-using the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

  8. Repetition-repeating words The caterpillar was very, very big.

  9. Personification-giving a personal nature or human characteristic to something non-human. The wind swooped down and gave a shout.

  10. Hyperbole-to exaggerate I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.

  11. Tone-How the author feels about the subjectMood-How it makes ME feel when reading the story

  12. Irony-the use of words to convey the OPPOSITE meaning The name of Britain’s biggest dog was named Tiny.

  13. Symbolism-the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. An apple represents knowledge or sin.

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