Figurative language flashcard

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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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'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes, such as 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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What does it mean to feel 'under the weather'?

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To feel 'under the weather' means to feel ill or unwell.

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Define hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is a cliché?

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A cliché is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality and impact.