Figurative Language Mind Map for Reading and Writing
See how the main figures of speech branch out, from metaphor and simile to irony, with examples. Then build your own map from a poem, story or class notes.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build Your Figurative Language Map
Turn any reading or lesson into a map of the devices it uses, with examples under each one.
Map from your own text
Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or notes on a poem or story, and the AI sorts the devices it finds.
Clear type-and-example structure
Each device branches into its definition, a sample line and its effect on meaning.
Quiz and flashcards next
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a Figurative Language Mind Map
Three steps to go from a text or topic to a study-ready map.
- 1
Add your text or topic
Upload a reading, lesson notes or a slide deck, or type the topic such as figurative language.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups devices like simile, metaphor and idiom into branches with examples.
- 3
Study, expand and quiz
Expand any device, edit examples, export a PNG or PDF, or turn the map into a quiz.
Figurative Language Mind Map Basics
A figurative language mind map organizes the devices writers use to say something beyond the literal meaning of words. The main branches are comparison devices, such as metaphor and simile, exaggeration and understatement, human traits given to objects, and irony or wordplay. Each branch holds a definition, an example and the effect it creates.
- Comparison devices: metaphor, simile, analogy and extended comparison
- Exaggeration: hyperbole and understatement used for emphasis
- Personification: giving human qualities to objects, animals or ideas
- Irony and wordplay: verbal irony, situational irony, pun and oxymoron
Use the map to revise before a test or to plan a close reading. Upload your own text to CogniGuide and get a personalized map with examples from your material.
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Figurative Language Mind Map Questions
Answers on the main devices and on making your own map.
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor says one thing is another thing, such as 'the world is a stage.' A simile compares two things using like or as, such as 'brave as a lion.' Both are comparison devices, but only the simile uses a signal word.
What is the difference between irony and sarcasm?
Irony means the intended meaning differs from the literal words or the expected outcome. Sarcasm is a sharper, often mocking form of verbal irony, usually aimed at a person or situation.
Which files can I use to build a figurative language map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image of your notes. You can also just type a topic.
Is it free to make my own figurative language mind map?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise the limits. You can also turn the finished map into a quiz.