So, what is figurative language. Well, they are metaphors, similes, personafication, alliteration and onomatopoeia...
Metaphor
A metaphor is a form of figurative language.It is a phrase in which one object is described as being another object. For example "He is a giant".
Simile
A simile is like a metaphor, except thet a simile uses words like 'like' or 'as'.
For example," He is as fast as a cheetah"
Personafication
This figurative language is used by poet to give non-human objects characteristics of a human being. For example, " The book jumped of the shelf"
Alliteration
Alliteration is repeating the same consonant sound in words placed close to each other.For example"big and bushy bushes"
Onomatopoeia
This figurative language is the use of words that suggests the sound it is describing.For example"spalsh,hoot,hum"
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