Fly with FunDza: Figurative Language

Figures of speech use words in imaginative and creative ways to create special meanings or effects. Read this FunDza handbook to find out more about figurative language.

Author

Liz Sparg

Publisher

FunDza Literacy Trust

Language

English

Licence

Length

Long

Topics

Learning Resources

Introduction to figurative language Login to Mark as Read
Introduction to similes Login to Mark as Read
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Introduction to metaphors Login to Mark as Read
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Introduction to personification Login to Mark as Read
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Onomatopoeia Login to Mark as Read
Alliteration Login to Mark as Read
Introduction to euphemisms Login to Mark as Read
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Introduction to idioms Login to Mark as Read
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Introduction to hyperbole Login to Mark as Read
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Introduction to understatements Login to Mark as Read
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Antithesis Login to Mark as Read
Introduction to irony Login to Mark as Read
More about irony Login to Mark as Read
Sarcasm Login to Mark as Read
Introduction to puns Login to Mark as Read
Oxymorons Login to Mark as Read
All about Synecdoche Login to Mark as Read
All about Proverbs Login to Mark as Read
All about Litotes Login to Mark as Read

34 Responses

It was interesting very interesting

Filomena vapor · 6 months ago

Hi there We are grateful that reading about figurative language opened your mind. Keep reading the resources we have to offer.

FunDza Team · 7 months ago

I really enjoyed reading figuratives. They reminded me about my school days...though I did not understand all at school but now reading here opened my mind

L,s Bama · 7 months ago

FunDza helps a lot especially with learning and also reading helps relaxes minds.....keep up the good work guys

Khombo · 8 months ago

Thts great and understable.....anyway i lik3 it

Usher · 8 months ago