Figurative Language 2

Front

What are words or phrases repeated throughout the poem?

Back

Repetition

Front

What is the use of words to create pictures in your mind, appealing to the five senses?

Back

Imagery

Front

_______ is an opposing or contrast of ideas.

Back

Antithesis

Front

What is a stanza?

Back

A grouping of lines

Front

Which is an example of 'alliteration'?

Back

Sam slowly slips on the slide.

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

Front

What is personification?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.