Figurative Language Videos

As you've probably noticed by now, poetry is full of potentially confusing figurative language. Understanding the types of figurative language that poets use most often might help you decipher some of the poems you've been reading. Use the videos below to teach yourself about figurative language!

Similes and Metaphors in pop culture. Hilarious and accurate!

A great video highlighting the difference between personification and anthropomorphism:

Onomatopoeia (sounds represented in word form) is pretty popular in songs, but you might not have noticed before.

Hyperboles are extreme exaggeration, and musicians LOVE to exaggerate. :)