Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a figure of speech where the same sound occurs at the beginning of closely placed words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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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'. Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is 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 the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging for the reader.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He is a lion in battle' (metaphor) vs. 'He fights like a lion' (simile).

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What does it mean to say 'the stars were diamonds'?

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This is a metaphor suggesting that the stars are bright and sparkling, comparing them to diamonds.