Figurative language Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is figurative language?
Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.
True or False: Simile is a type of figurative language that compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration for emphasis.
hyperbole
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
A) The wind whispered.
B) He ran fast.
C) She is as brave as a lion.
A) The wind whispered.
True or False: Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
True
What does ‘imagery’ refer to in figurative language?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.
Fill in the blank: An _______ is a figure of speech that involves an indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
allusion
What is the purpose of using figurative language?
To create more vivid and impactful expressions, enhance writing, and convey complex ideas in a relatable way.
True or False: A pun is a form of figurative language that plays on the multiple meanings of words for humorous effect.
True
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as ‘deafening silence’.
Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language?
A) Simile
B) Literal
C) Metaphor
B) Literal
What does ‘synecdoche’ refer to?
A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a brief and often witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle.
proverb
What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?
It emphasizes a point or creates a dramatic effect.
True or False: Metonymy is when one thing is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it.
True
What is an example of an idiom?
‘Kick the bucket’ meaning to die.
Fill in the blank: _______ is a figure of speech that uses a part of something to refer to the whole, or vice versa.
Synecdoche
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare, while a metaphor states one thing is another.
True or False: Figurative language is only found in poetry.
False
What is the impact of imagery in writing?
It enhances the reader’s experience by creating vivid mental images.
What does ‘tone’ refer to in the context of figurative language?
The author’s attitude or emotional quality conveyed through word choice.
Fill in the blank: _______ is a comparison that does not use ‘like’ or ‘as’ and is often more direct.
Metaphor
What is the role of irony in figurative language?
It conveys a meaning that is opposite to its literal meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
