Figures of Speech

Figures of Speech

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English

11th Grade

Easy

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Gregor Villasanta

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Figurative Language

Back

Figurative language is a way of using words to go beyond their literal meaning to create more interesting, vivid, or powerful effects.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Repetition

Back

Definition:

The deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times.

Creates Meaning:

Emphasizes a particular idea or theme.

Impact on Readers:

Reinforces the message and makes it more memorable.

Example:

The waves crashed, crashed, and crashed against the shore, relentless and unyielding.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Rhetorical Questions

Back

Definition:

Questions asked for effect, not meant to be answered.

Creates Meaning:

Engages the reader and provokes thought.

Impact on Readers:

Encourages readers to consider the underlying message.

Example:

How could anyone believe such an obvious lie?

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hyperbole

Back

Definition:

Exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

Creates Meaning:

Highlights the intensity of a feeling or situation.

Impact on Readers:

Adds drama or humor.

Example:

I’m so hungry I could eat a whole elephant!

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Imagery

Back

Definition:

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Creates Meaning:

Paints a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

Impact on Readers:

Enhances the reader's experience and emotional connection.

Example:

The golden sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, amber glow over the tranquil sea.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Personification

Back

Definition:

Giving human traits to non-human things.

Creates Meaning:

Makes descriptions more relatable and vivid.

Impact on Readers:

Creates empathy and a deeper connection to the text.

Example:

The old house groaned and creaked as the wind howled through its empty halls.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Alliteration

Back

Definition:

The repetition of the same initial consonant sound.

Creates Meaning:

Adds rhythm and musicality to the text.

Impact on Readers:

Makes phrases more catchy and memorable.

Example:

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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