FLASH CARDS Figurative Language Vocabulary Test

Front

Figurative means ______ from its literal meaning.

Back

departing

Front

When interpreting figurative language, context must be considered.

Back

True

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A comparison that uses 'like' or 'as'

Front

A simile has a softer connotation than a _________?

Back

metaphor

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A direct comparison

Front

A metaphor "hits harder" than a ______; more powerful.

Back

simile

Front

What is personification?

Back

Giving human qualities to non-human items

Front

Personification adds _______ to better express the mood.

Back

personality

Front

Alliteration

Back

Repetition of beginning sounds

Front

What is a characteristic of alliteration?

Back

It is rhythmic and rememberable