Words with Hidden Meanings

Figurative language makes reading more colorful and fun! It uses words in creative ways to express ideas.

Types of Figurative Language

• Simile: Compares two things using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., "She was as fast as a cheetah.")
• Metaphor: Says something is something else (e.g., "The classroom was a zoo.")
• Personification: Gives human qualities to objects or animals ("The wind whispered.")

Why Use Figurative Language?

It helps readers imagine and feel what’s happening in a story or poem.

Real-World Uses

You see figurative language in songs, advertisements, and even everyday speech!