Repetition, Alliteration, and Figurative Language Flashcard

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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, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or theme. For example, 'I have a dream' in Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech.

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Identify this figure of speech: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the chaotic classroom to a zoo.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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An example of alliteration is 'The wild winds whipped through the willows.'

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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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 makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is an example of repetition?

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An example of repetition is the phrase 'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.'