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- 1. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGEBY: MIRLA MOJICA M., M.A 2010
- 2. WHAT IS FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE? Figurative language is the language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are.
- 3. Figurative language, in comparison, uses exaggerations or alterations to make a particular linguistic point. Figurative language is very common in poetry, but is also used in prose and nonfiction writing as well.There are many types of figurative language
- 4. SIMILEA simile is a comparison that often uses the words likeor as Example: Nancy runs as fast as the wind.
- 5. METAPHORA metaphor is a comparison made between things which are essentially not alike. It is similar to a simile, but does not use like or as. EXAMPLE:I am a rainbow.
- 6. PERSONIFICATIONWhen something that is not human is given human-like qualities, this is known as personification.EXAMPLE. She did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door.
- 7. HYPERBOLEExaggerating, often in a humorous way, to make a particular point .EXAMPLE:I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse right now.
- 8. ONOMATOPOEIAWhen you name an action by imitating the sound associated with it, this is known as onomatopoeia.EXAMPLE:"Bang! went the pistol,Crash! went the windowOuch! went the son of a gun.