A simile /ˈsɪmɪli/ is an expression that compares one thing to another, always including the words “as” or “like” (e.g., as brave as a lion, bright like a star). It can also refer to the use of such expressions. Similes create vivid imagery, clarify meaning, and add emotional depth to writing or speech. Let’s explore some of the most common similes in English and get the hang of this wonderful figure of speech.
Onomatopoeia /ˌɑːnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ is a literary device where a word imitates or resembles the sound it describes. Essentially, the word’s pronunciation mimics the natural sound associated with the object or action which it represents. Onomatopoeia commonly describes:
Onomatopoeia is used in everyday language as well as poetry to create a more immersive or expressive effect. Read on to see how onomatopoeic words are used and practice using them yourself.
Hyperbole /hʌɪˈpəːbəli/ is a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, or more dangerous than it really is. In other words, it’s an exaggeration or overstatement. For example: 1. I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. 2. She cried a river of tears. 3. He’s as tall as a mountain.
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