Figurative Language Flashcard

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Metaphor:

Back

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Example of hyperbole:

Back

'I've told you a million times.'

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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Alliteration

Back

Repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Example of assonance:

Back

fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Allusion:

Back

A reference to a person, place, event, or literary work.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Example of a metaphor:

Back

The world is a stage.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Hyperbole

Back

An exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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Example of alliteration:

Back

Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Assonance:

Back

Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Example of an allusion: Referring to someone as 'Romeo' in a romantic context.

Back

Referring to someone as 'Romeo'.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4