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( Figurative Language )
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Figurative language creates comparisons by linking the senses and the coFigurative language creates
comparisons by linking the senses and the concrete to abstract ideas. Words or phrases are used in a non-
literal way for particular effect, for example simile, metaphor, personification.

Types of Figurative Language

There are several types of figurative languages that are used in modern writing. They include:
ncrete to abstract ideas. Words or phrases are used in a non-literal way for particular effect, for example
simile, metaphor, personification. There are several types of figurative languages that are used in modern
writing. They include:
1. Simile 4. Personification
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike Personification is the attribution of human characteristics
things and uses the words “like” or “as” An example of a to non-living objects.
simile is, “The cat sat in the chair like a king overlooking
5. Onomatopoeia
his kingdom.”
Onomatopoeia happens when a word makes the sound of
2. Metaphor the thing it describe.
A metaphor is a statement that compares two things that - “Splash”
are not alike. An example of a popular metaphor is “Time - “Bang”
is money.” - “Pop”
- “Hiss”
3. Hyperbole
A hyperbole happens When you describe something in
order to make it sound much smaller, bigger, worse,
better. Than it actually is. An example of hyperbole is, “I
would die for you.”
 Examples Of Figurative Language In Popular Songs

1.Simile
Move Like Jagger – Ben MinadeoThe singer uses
the simile in ‘I’ve got the moves like Jagger’. Here
the singer is comparing his dancing skills with
Mick Jagger’s because Mick Jagger is known for a
unique dancing style.

2. Metaphor
Fire Work – Katy PerryLater in line, there is a
metaphor, ‘Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin’.
Here the singer is trying to compare the weak-
minded persons to a thin paper or a tissue paper.
3. Hyperbole 4. Personification
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra Let It Go – Idina Menzel
Fly me to the moon We can see the personification and simile in the
Let me play among the stars following lines ‘The wind is howling like the
Let me see what spring is like on swirling storm inside’. Here the wind is personified
A-Jupiter and Mars… and it is compared by a wolf’s howl.
You are all I long for, all I worship and adore

In the first three lines, the singer uses hyperbole. He

exaggerates the facts and wishes to fly to the moon and
play in the stars. He also believes there are seasons like
spring on the planets Jupiter and Mars. Lines 3 and 4
are also imageries.