Figurative Language Fun Flashcard

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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, 'The cat's out of the bag' means a secret has been revealed.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by saying one is the other. For example, 'Life is a journey' suggests that life has many experiences like a journey.

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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, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun' compares a smile to the brightness of the sun.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'The big brown bear bought blueberries' uses the 'b' sound.

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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 secrets' gives the wind a human action.

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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' emphasizes extreme hunger.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz' represents the sound of a bee.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect. For example, 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana' plays with the word 'flies'.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind. For example, 'The golden sun set behind the purple mountains' creates a visual image.

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What is a cliché?

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A cliché is an overused expression or idea that has lost its originality. For example, 'Time heals all wounds' is a common cliché.