LA Figurative Language

Metaphors

Metaphors are when you compare two things but you DO NOT use "like" or "as". Watch to learn more!

Similes

Similes are when you compare two things and you USE "like" or "as" to compare them. Watch to learn more!

Personification

Personification is when you give something human characteristics. Watch to learn more!

Alliteration

Alliteration is when you intentionally begin words with the same sound (think tongue twister!) Watch to learn more!

Idioms

Idioms are phrases that do not mean what they say. Watch to learn more!

Onomatopoeia

Onomatopeias are words that sound like that they mean. Watch to learn more!