Figurative Language Flashcard

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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, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'crash'.

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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, such as 'raining cats and dogs'.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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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', such as 'Timothy was like a kid in a candy store'.

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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', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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What is a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, commonly known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.