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 often involves comparisons, exaggerations, or symbolic meanings.

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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What does it mean to say 'I'm dying to see that movie'?

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This is an example of hyperbole, meaning that the speaker is very excited to see the movie.

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What does it mean when someone says 'The car is a dinosaur'?

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This is a metaphor indicating that the car is very old.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and emotional impact, making it more engaging for the reader.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.