Figurative Language
Connotations: Snake (literal animal), connotation is the negative (snake-not very loyal with a negative connotation). Think about a positive, negative or neutral connotation.
Simile: Uses like, as, than, or resembles.
Ex: Her hair bounced like a spring.
Metaphor: A comparison between two unlike things without using the words like or as.
Ex: Her eyes shot moon beams into me.
Personification: Giving human-like qualities to inanimate objects.
Ex: The wind whispered warnings to turn back.
Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses— needs either sight, sound, smell, touch, taste.
Ex: Light, foamy clouds tickled the crisp, blue sky.
Symbolism: When something is used to represent a deeper meaning.
Ex: It is now his darkest hour
Or
He bled Stars and Stripes.
