There are different forms of figurative language, alliteration and onomatopoeia. Alliteration is reapeating the sound of a consonant over and over in a phrase. Ex. "And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain..."
Other examples of alliteration
Onomatopoeia are Words that sound like what they are. Ex. "Tis some visitor, I muttered, tapping at my chamber door..."
Other examples for onomatopoeia
Alliteration- "grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt"
Internal Rhyme- "dreary/weray" "shutter/ flutter"
These are examples of figurative language in "The Raven"
Copyright © 2026 eLLeNow.com All Rights Reserved.