Figurative Language FLASHCARD

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What is personification?

Back

Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Explain the meaning of the phrase 'The trees danced in the wind.'

Back

It means the trees were swaying back and forth.

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What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Explain the meaning of the simile 'The road was as flat as a pancake.'

Back

It means the road was very flat.

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

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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Explain the meaning of the metaphor 'The car seat is a fluffy cloud.'

Back

It means the car seat is very comfortable to sit in.

Front

What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What does the term 'onomatopoeia' mean?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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Words like 'buzz', 'sizzle', and 'bang' are examples of onomatopoeia.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.