Figurative Language, Tone, and Mood Flashcards

Crash, bang, buzz, swish, and splash are examples of onomatopoeia, which refers to words that phonetically imitate the sounds they describe. This makes 'Onomatopoeia' the correct choice.

The phrase "The ship sailed swiftly towards the shore" contains alliteration, as the initial 's' sound in 'ship' and 'swiftly' is repeated, creating a rhythmic effect. This makes alliteration the correct choice.

This sentence uses 'like' to compare her eyes to a deep ocean, which is a hallmark of simile. Similes explicitly compare two different things using 'like' or 'as', making 'simile' the correct choice.

The phrase "The man was a constant and steady rock" compares the man to a rock, suggesting stability. This is a metaphor, as it directly equates the man with a rock without using 'like' or 'as', unlike a simile.

The phrase "The eerie silence was shattered by her scream" creates a vivid mental picture, appealing to the senses. This use of descriptive language is an example of imagery, as it evokes strong visual and auditory sensations.

This sentence uses personification by attributing human qualities to non-human elements: sunlight 'kissing' and breeze 'whispering'. This literary device enhances imagery and emotional connection.

This is an allusion, as it references the character Pinocchio, known for his nose growing when he lies. The comparison highlights dishonesty without directly stating it, making it an indirect reference.

'You are like a ray of sunshine!' is a simile because it directly compares someone to a ray of sunshine using 'like'. It highlights a similarity, making it a figurative expression rather than a literal one.

The term 'hyperbole' refers to a strong exaggeration used for emphasis or effect. It is distinct from personification, idioms, and onomatopoeia, which serve different linguistic purposes.

'That test was a breeze!' is an idiom, meaning it was easy. Idioms are phrases where the meaning isn't deducible from the individual words, unlike personification, onomatopoeia, or similes.