Figurative Language Flashcards

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A metaphor

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directly compares two things by saying one thing is another.

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Personification

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gives human qualities to non-human objects or ideas.

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Hyperbole

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an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.

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Assonance

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Rhyming

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Simile

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Compares two things using "like" or "as."

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Metaphor

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Directly compares two things by saying one is another.

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Personification

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Gives human qualities to non-human objects or ideas.

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Hyperbole

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An extreme exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

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Alliteration

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Repetition of the same initial consonant sounds.

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Proverb

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A short, traditional saying that expresses a universal truth or piece of advice.