Figurative Language

What is Mood?

• The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, affecting how the reader feels.

• A type of literary device used to enhance the plot.

• The physical setting of a story that influences the characters.

• The main theme or message conveyed by the author.

What is a Metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two things directly, without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

• A type of analogy that uses 'like' or 'as' to make comparisons.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

What is an Idiom?

• A phrase with a literal meaning only.

• A type of grammatical error in writing.

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

• A synonym for a metaphor.

What is Alliteration?

• A figure of speech where the same sound occurs at the beginning of closely connected words.

• A type of rhyme that occurs at the end of lines in poetry.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

• A technique used to create a strong emotional response in the reader.

What is Hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to be taken seriously.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A form of irony that expresses the opposite of what is meant.

What is a Theme?

• A theme is a type of literary device used to create suspense.

• A theme is the central idea or message in a piece of writing.

• A theme refers to the physical setting of a story.

• A theme is a character's emotional journey throughout the narrative.

What is Onomatopoeia?

• A word that imitates the sound it represents.

• A type of poem that uses rhyme.

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things.

• A word that describes a feeling or emotion.

What is a Pun?

• A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

• A type of joke that relies on physical comedy.

• A literary device that involves exaggeration for emphasis.

• A narrative technique that creates suspense.

What is Tone?

• Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

• Tone is the volume at which a piece of writing is read.

• Tone is the physical setting of a story or article.

• Tone is the main idea or theme of a piece of writing.

What is a Simile?

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

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that contradicts itself for effect.

• A form of personification that attributes human qualities to animals.