Figurative Language Fun Flashcard

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The classroom was a beehive of activity.'

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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 sang a gentle lullaby.'

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Can you give an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind sang a gentle lullaby.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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Can you give an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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Can you give an example of onomatopoeia?

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'The leaves rustled in the breeze.'

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What does 'simile' mean?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'The stars twinkled like diamonds.'