Define the following types of figurative language and literary devices.

Question

Simile -

Metaphor -

Personification -

Onomatopoeia -

Hyperbole -

Imagery -

Symbolism -

Tone -

Answer 1

Simile - a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" (e.g. "Her hair was as black as night.")

Metaphor - a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as" (e.g. "The world is a stage.")

Personification - giving human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas (e.g. "The trees whispered in the wind.")

Onomatopoeia - words that imitate the sound they represent (e.g. "buzz", "crash", "hiss")

Hyperbole - an extreme exaggeration for emphasis (e.g. "I've told you a million times.")

Imagery - using vivid descriptions to create mental images for the reader (e.g. "The sun was a golden orb in the sky, casting a warm glow over the meadow.")

Symbolism - using objects, colors, or other elements to represent abstract ideas or concepts (e.g. a dove symbolizing peace)

Tone - the attitude or feelings expressed by the author in their writing (e.g. cheerful, sarcastic, solemn)