Figurative Language Comprehensive Flashcard 100+

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What is Allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. Example: 'There's no place like home' refers to The Wizard of Oz.

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What is Symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Example: A four-leaf clover symbolizes good luck.

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What is Imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind. Example: 'The golden yellow sunlight filtered down through the pale new leaves on the oak trees.'

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What is Tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style. Example: 'Here we go again,' he moaned, shows frustration.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'BOOM!'

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words. Example: 'Sally sold seashells by the seashore.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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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 Personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'