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Figurative Language

AB
Simileusing like or as
Personificationnonhuman given human characteristics
Idioma figurative expression
Metaphornot using like or as
AlliterationRepeats same sounds
Onomatopoeiawords imitate sounds
Hyperboleexaggerates
Symbolismsomething that represents something else
Verbal Ironydifference between what is said and meant
Dramatic Ironyreader knows more than character
Situational Ironywhat you think will happen does not
Satireused to expose human vices to bring change
Sarcasmwitty language to insult


8th Grade Resource Reading
Mill Creek Middle School
Woodstock, GA

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