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Figurative Language Any language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words in order to furnish new effects or fresh insights into an idea or a subject.

simile �a direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words like or as �“Like a ship under sail, she made for the front door. ” – A Long Way From Chicago, page 19

metaphor �A comparison between two unlike things using a form of be (is, are, am, etc)

personification �Giving human characteristics to non-human things �“Then one of the chairs spoke. ” –A Long Way From Chicago, page 51

hyperbole �An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect �“Her kitchen was hot enough to steam the calendars off the wall. ” –A Long Way From Chicago, page 6

alliteration �Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words �“Stir yer stumps. ” –A Long Way From Chicago, page 51

onomatopoeia �words that mimic sounds �“Mrs. Dowdel, whoeee” –A Long Way From Chicago, page 20

imagery �Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses. �“Blue lightning flashed in the kitchen…” –A Long Way From Chicago, page 28

idiom �an expression or saying that is specific to a particular language or culture �“You’d talk the hind leg off a mule” –A Long Way From Chicago, page 8