Figurative Language Flashcard

Front

"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?

Back

simile

Front

Metaphor: A comparison stating one thing IS another.

Back

A comparison stating one thing IS another.

Front

"Boom" is an example of?

Back

onomatopoeia

Front

Example of onomatopoeia:

Back

When I added the milk to my cereal it went snap, crackle and pop!

Front

"The city was a jungle." is an example of?

Back

Metaphor

Front

A hyperbole is an ________.

Back

exaggeration

Front

"He could stare into her eyes for a thousand years." is an example of what?

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Time is a friend and an enemy at times.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Onomatopoeia

Back

When a word's sound imitates its meaning.

Front

Thanos is as evil as a hungry goblin under a bridge.

Back

Simile