Personification, hyperbole, and idioms

Personification, hyperbole, and idioms

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English

4th - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is personification?

Back

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

2.

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Front

Give an example of personification.

Back

An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

4.

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Front

Give an example of hyperbole.

Back

An example of hyperbole is: 'I’ve told you a million times!'

5.

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Front

What is an idiom?

Back

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It’s raining cats and dogs.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an idiom.

Back

An example of an idiom is: 'Break a leg,' which means 'good luck.'

7.

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Front

What does the idiom 'walking on eggshells' mean?

Back

'Walking on eggshells' means to be very careful not to upset someone.

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