Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes techniques like similes, metaphors, and personification.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What does it mean to appeal to the sense of touch?

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To appeal to the sense of touch means to use descriptive language that evokes feelings related to physical sensations, such as texture or temperature.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work that adds meaning to a text.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'sizzle', or 'clang'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to enhance writing by adding depth, creativity, and emotional resonance.