Figurative Language

There are creative ways in which writers keep readers eyes glued to the pages. Have you ever started reading and there wasn't any interesting content? Surely we have all had this experience. One strategy writers use is incorporating figurative language. There are different types: onomatopoeia, metaphor, simile, personification, idiom, and hyperbole. Many teachers use the acronym MOPSI or HISMOP to represent figurative language. Each add exaggeration, symbolism, and character to writing. Students get really creative when they incorporate figurative language when they are writing. It is important to model the use of this creative writing strategy.