Figurative Language DO NOW Flashcard

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What is a metaphor?

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A form of figurative language where two things are compared without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'All the world is a stage.'

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What is a simile?

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A form of figurative language where two things are compared using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'The concrete was as hot as lava.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A form of figurative language that creates a word from the sound associated with what it is named. Example: 'Ouch! Boom!'

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What is hyperbole?

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A form of figurative language that is an exaggeration. Example: 'I ate a million slices of pizza last night.'

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What is personification?

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A form of figurative language in which an idea, object, or animal is given human characteristics. Example: 'The wind howled into the night.'

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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. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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Can you give an example of a metaphor?

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Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What does onomatopoeia do in writing?

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It imitates natural sounds to create a more engaging experience.