Figurative and Argumentative Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in some way.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is a claim?

Back

An evidence-based statement that declares something is true.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is an allusion?

Back

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is personification?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is a counterclaim?

Back

A statement that opposes or contradicts a claim.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is an analogy?

Back

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the purpose of figurative language?

Back

To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more imaginative way.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4