Figurative Language Flashcards
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What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True or False: A metaphor directly states that one thing is another.
True.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole
What does personification mean?
Personification is giving human traits or characteristics to non-human objects or animals.
Which of the following is an example of alliteration? A) She sells sea shells. B) The cat sleeps. C) It is raining.
A) She sells sea shells.
What is onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like ‘buzz’ or ‘sizzle’.
True or False: An idiom is a phrase where the meaning is different from the literal interpretation.
True.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a comparison that does not use ‘like’ or ‘as’.
metaphor
What is the purpose of hyperbole?
Hyperbole is used for emphasis or dramatic effect.
Choose the correct term: The phrase ‘the wind whispered through the trees’ is an example of ________. A) personification B) simile C) metaphor
A) personification
What does the term ‘oxymoron’ mean?
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, like ‘jumbo shrimp’.
True or False: A pun is a play on words that exploits multiple meanings.
True.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a phrase that has a specific meaning not deducible from the individual words, like ‘kick the bucket’.
idiom
What is an example of a metaphor?
Time is a thief.
Choose the correct term: The phrase ‘the classroom was a zoo’ is an example of ________. A) metaphor B) hyperbole C) alliteration
A) metaphor
What is the definition of assonance?
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.
True or False: Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
True.
Fill in the blank: A ________ compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’, such as ‘as brave as a lion’.
simile
What is the effect of using figurative language?
Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and conveying emotions.
Choose the correct term: ‘The stars danced in the sky’ is an example of ________. A) hyperbole B) personification C) simile
B) personification
What does the term ‘imagery’ refer to?
Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates sensory experiences for the reader.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a brief and witty remark that plays on words.
pun
What is the purpose of an oxymoron in writing?
An oxymoron creates a unique expression that can provoke thought or emphasize a point.
