Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of two unalike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What does the phrase 'This school is a prison' illustrate?

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It illustrates a metaphor, comparing the school to a prison to express feelings of confinement.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that spells out a sound. Example: 'buzz', 'clang', 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to animals or non-living objects. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses. Example: 'The golden sun set over the calm, blue ocean.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor compares two unlike things directly, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

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What is an example of personification?

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Example: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'