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.

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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.

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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 stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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.

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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'.

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Example of hyperbole: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.' What does this mean?

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This means the person is very hungry, but it is an exaggeration.

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Example of alliteration: 'She sells seashells by the seashore.' What is the effect?

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The repetition of the 's' sound creates a rhythmic and catchy phrase.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does this imply?

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This implies that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting it passes quickly.

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Example of personification: 'The wind whispered through the trees.' What does this mean?

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This means the wind is described as if it can speak, giving it human-like qualities.

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Example of a simile: 'Her smile was like sunshine.' What does this suggest?

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This suggests that her smile is warm and bright, similar to the effect of sunshine.