IDIOMS AND

FIGURATIVE
LANGUAGES
IDIOMS
• An idiom is a widely used saying or expression
containing a figurative meaning that differs from
the phrase’s literal meaning.
• A group of words established by usage as having
a meaning not deducible from those of the
individual words.
Examples of Idioms
•Break a leg.
•The exam was a piece of
cake.
Figurative Languages
• Figurative language is a creative way to
use words of phrases
MAKE COMPARISONS
EXPLAINING SOMETHING
ADD DRAMATIC EFFECT
Types of figurative language
• Simile
• Metaphors
• Personification
• Idioms
• Hyperbole
Simile
• A simile is used to directly compare two things.

like as
Examples
‘’You’re like two peas in a pod’’
‘’She’ as sweet as sugar’’
Metaphors
•A metaphor is used to make a
direct comparison between two
things.
Examples
‘’He is a ray of sunshine’’
‘’Time is money’’
‘’Life is a roller coaster’’
Personification
•When human characteristics
are given to objects or animals.
Examples
‘’The flowers danced in the wind’’
‘’That last piece of cake is calling my
name’’
idioms
•Idioms are words, phrases or
expressions that CANNOT be
taken literally.
They don’t mean what the word say!
examples
‘’The cat is out of the bag’’
‘’You’re pulling my leg’’
Hyperbole
•Uses an exaggerated or
extravagant statement to create a
strong emotional response.
Examples
‘’I’ve asked you a million times to
clean your room!’’
‘’Cry me a river’’
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