Figurative Language

What is figurative language?

• A way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

• A type of language that is only used in poetry.

• A method of writing that avoids any form of comparison.

• A straightforward way of expressing ideas without embellishments.

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To create vivid imagery, express emotions, and convey meanings in a more engaging way.

• To provide a literal description of events and actions.

• To simplify complex ideas into straightforward statements.

• To confuse the reader with ambiguous meanings.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words '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.

What is a metaphor?

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

• A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of analogy that explains a concept through a story.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

Why is figurative language important in literature?

• It simplifies complex ideas for the reader.

• It enhances the reader's experience by adding depth, emotion, and creativity to the text.

• It makes the text longer and more complicated.

• It is only used for poetic works and not in prose.

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

• A poetic device that involves the use of rhyme.

• The use of metaphors to create vivid imagery.

• A technique that involves the repetition of vowel sounds.

What does 'the classroom was a zoo' mean?

• This is a metaphor indicating that the classroom was chaotic or noisy, similar to a zoo.

• The classroom was filled with actual animals.

• The classroom was very quiet and peaceful.

• The classroom was a place for learning about wildlife.

What is personification?

• A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things directly.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds in a phrase.

What is an idiom?

• A phrase that has a literal meaning only.

• A type of poetry that uses metaphors.

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

• A grammatical rule in a language.

What does 'the stars danced in the sky' mean?

• It describes a scientific phenomenon of stars moving.

• It is an example of personification, suggesting that the stars appear to move or twinkle in a lively way.

• It refers to the actual movement of stars in the universe.

• It indicates that the stars are part of a dance performance.