Figurative Language Comprehensive Flashcard 100+

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.

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

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.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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