Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is an idiom?

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A word or phrase that means something different than its literal or actual meaning.

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used to make a point.

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What type of figurative language is a simile?

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A comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 does it mean to personify something?

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To give human characteristics to non-human things.

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Can you give an example of an idiom?

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'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more engaging way.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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.