Figurative Language Flashcard

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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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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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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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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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Give an example of an oxymoron.

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An example of an oxymoron is 'bittersweet.'

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Give an example of an idiom.

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An example of an idiom is 'it's raining cats and dogs,' meaning it's raining heavily.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.

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What does it mean to 'pull someone's leg'?

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To 'pull someone's leg' means to joke or tease someone.