Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where a non-human object is given human characteristics or qualities.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly states one thing is another, implying a comparison.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes, like 'buzz' or 'moo'.

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What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

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It means the character died or passed away.

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Give an example of a simile related to cartoons.

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Tom is as fast as Jerry.

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Give an example of a metaphor related to cartoons.

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Bugs Bunny is a carrot-munching machine.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in cartoons?

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To create vivid imagery and convey emotions in a more engaging way.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.