Figurative language is the opposite of literal language. Unlike literal language, where the words function strictly as they are defined, with figurative language the listener or reader must "figure" out the speaker or writers intended meaning. The four most generally used figurative language techniques are simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole. I will briefly define each and offer ten examples.
Simile: comparing two distinct things using the word "like" or "as" to make the comparison.
Baby Lyrics
1. Blood seeped out of the wound like teardrops.
2. She was as distant as a remote tropical island, uncivilized and beautiful.
3. Paul carried his science scheme to school like he was transporting explosive glass.
4. The baby's cry blended into the house much as the beach dweller becomes unaware of the ocean sound.
5. She looked at me like I was speaking in some strange alien tongue.
6. The candidate's acceptance speech was as awkward as a middle school dance.
7. The town quadrilateral was buzzing like a beehive.
8. Kelsey followed her dreams like most kids would succeed a big sister.
9. Martin's in-laws charged straight through his life like a parade or a funeral procession.
10. Kyle looked at the test with a stare as blank as his notebook.
Metaphor: comparing two distinct things without using the word "like" or "as."
1. When Ninja Robots came on Tv, the boys were glued in their seats.
2. Words are the weapons with which we wound.
3. The test was a walk in the park.
4. She let such gorgeous pearls of wisdom slip from her mouth without even knowing.
5. The executives had golden parachutes to land safely after the firm crashed.
6. Don't trouble your tiny peanut head over the problem.
7. She cut him down with her words.
8. They say that scars are the map to the soul.
9. The quarterback was throwing nothing but rockets and bombs in the field.
10. We are all shadows on the wall of time.
Hyperbole: using embroidery for emphasis or effect.
1. Go to the park? That's the best idea ever.
2. I'd move mountains for her.
3. Tatiana never stops talking.
4. I can't do whatever right.
5. Janet worked her fingers to the bone.
6. Jack was thirsty enough to drink a river dry.
7. She is perfect in everyway.
8. Your dad is the smartest guy in the world.
9. We tried all that we could.
10. I could listen to that song on repeat forever.
Personification: giving human traits or qualities to an object or idea.
1. The smell of smoke tattled on the delinquent.
2. The wind whispered the rumors of the forest.
3. The jittery hands of corruption orchestrated the affairs at city hall.
4. Still waters shivered in the wind.
5. Those greedy weeds have starved the petunias.
6. A case of cupcakes can be quite charming to an empty stomach.
7. December light is brief and uncharitable.
8. This morning had amiable greetings for peaceful sleepers.
9. The party died as soon as she left.
10. Light had conquered darkness.
Examples of Figurative Language
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