Figurative Language

What is a metaphor?

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

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

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

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

What is an oxymoron?

• A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• To create imagery and evoke emotions in the reader.

• To provide factual information and data.

• To simplify complex ideas into basic terms.

• To eliminate ambiguity in writing.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement meant to convey truth.

• An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is a cliche?

• An original idea that is widely accepted

• An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality

• A unique phrase that is rarely used

• A popular trend that is constantly changing

What is a narrative metaphor?

• A metaphor that is woven into a story to convey deeper meanings.

• A type of metaphor that only describes physical objects.

• A metaphor that is used exclusively in poetry.

• A metaphor that has no relation to storytelling.

What is a metaphorical expression?

• A phrase that conveys a meaning through metaphor, such as 'He has a heart of stone'.

• A literal statement that describes something directly.

• An idiom that has a fixed meaning and cannot be interpreted literally.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is a figurative language?

• Figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often used to create vivid imagery.

• Figurative language refers to the use of technical jargon in literature.

• Figurative language is a type of language that is only used in poetry.

• Figurative language is the use of simple words to convey complex ideas.

What is a pun?

• A type of joke that relies on physical comedy.

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

• A literary device used to create suspense in a story.

• A technique used in poetry to create rhythm and meter.

What is an idiom?

• A phrase that has a literal meaning only.

• A type of metaphor used in poetry.

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

• A grammatical structure used in formal writing.