Set #1 Flashcards
What is figurative language?
Language that uses words with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
What are some examples of figurative language?
metaphors, similes, personification, idioms, etc.
What is a simile?
A comparison that uses “like” or “as”
Give an example of a simile
The boy runs like a cheetah on the soccer field!
What is a metaphor?
A comparison that does not use like or as; it is a direct comparison.
Give an example of a metaphor
the boy is a cheetah on the soccer field!
What is personification?
Giving human characteristics to a non-human object.
Give an example of personification.
The old house moaned.
What is onomotopeia?
Words that describe noises, by sounding like the noise they describe.
What are some examples of onomotopeia?
pop! Boom! sizzle…
