Figurative Language in Song Lyrics Game Flashcard

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I must have called a thousand times.'

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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.' Example: 'Rock me momma like a south bound train.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other. Example: 'You're a monster, Mr. Grinch.'

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'Tick-tock on the clock.'

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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. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an Idiom?

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An idiom is 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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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery, expressing emotions, and conveying meanings in a more impactful way.

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How does Hyperbole differ from a Simile?

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis, while a simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

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Can a Metaphor be a Simile?

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No, a metaphor is a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as,' while a simile explicitly uses these words.