Figurative Language Terms Flashcard

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that sounds like what it describes.

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What do proverbs and adages often share?

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A universal truth.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A word or phrase that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Describing human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is an idiom?

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

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What is a pun?

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A play on words that exploits multiple meanings for humorous effect.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.