Figurative Language Review

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English
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a pun?
Back
A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify an example of onomatopoeia.
Back
An example of onomatopoeia is 'buzz', which imitates the sound made by bees.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simile?
Back
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is alliteration?
Back
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define metaphor.
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, often using the verb 'is'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of figurative language?
Back
The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way than literal language.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a metaphor.
Back
An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief', suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.
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