Figruative Language Flashcard - Thursday 3/7/2022

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What does a heart typically symbolize?

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A heart typically symbolizes love.

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True or False: Symbols can only have one meaning.

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False. Symbols can have multiple meanings depending on the context.

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What does the phrase 'it’s raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It means it’s raining very hard.

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What does 'she has a green thumb' mean?

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It means she is really good at gardening.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'kick the bucket' means to die.

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What is personification?

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

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What is an example of alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.