Figurative Language

What is a metaphorical expression?

• A phrase that conveys a meaning through metaphor.

• A literal statement that describes something directly.

• An idiom that has a fixed meaning unrelated to its words.

• 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 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 and straightforward expressions without any embellishments.

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 onomatopoeia?

• A word that imitates the sound it represents

• A type of figurative language

• A literary device used for rhyme

• A synonym for alliteration

What is a metaphor?

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

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A statement that is literally true and does not involve comparison.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What is personification?

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

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

What is a simile?

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

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

• A statement that is literally true and does not involve comparison.

• A rhetorical question that emphasizes a point.

What is a visual metaphor?

• A metaphor expressed through visual images, like a picture of a broken heart to represent sadness.

• A type of metaphor that uses only words without any images.

• A visual representation of a literal object without any metaphorical meaning.

• A metaphor that is only used in literature and not in visual arts.

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.