Figurative Language Flashcard

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an oxymoron?
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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence.'
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What is an idiom?
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An idiom is a phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, like 'pulling my leg.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as.'
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What is a hyperbole?
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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a simile?
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'as quiet as a mouse.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of an oxymoron.
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An example of an oxymoron is 'bittersweet.'
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