Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I've told you a million times.'

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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'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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Identify the figurative language: 'He's got tons of money.'

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Hyperbole

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Identify the figurative language: 'That quarterback can run like the wind.'

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Simile

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Identify the figurative language: 'The children's eyes gleamed like pearls.'

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Simile

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Identify the figurative language: 'He is the apple of my eye.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figurative language: 'This homework is a breeze.'

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Metaphor

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and making comparisons that add depth to the text.