"Brave Irene" Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning, often by comparing things or describing them in a non-literal way.

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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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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How does the phrase 'Irene's legs felt like lead' convey her feelings?

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It shows that Irene is feeling weak and exhausted.

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What does the phrase 'The snowstorm whipped around her' suggest about the setting?

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It indicates that the snowstorm is strong and makes it difficult for Irene to see.

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What does 'Irene's heart pounded like a drum' illustrate?

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It is an example of a simile that shows Irene's fear or excitement.

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What effect does describing the wind as a 'howling wolf' have?

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It shows that the wind is strong and frightening, adding tension to the story.

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What does 'The snow was a white sea' imply about Irene's journey?

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It suggests that the snow is deep and overwhelming, like a vast sea.