Block 1 Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the natural sound associated with it, such as 'buzz' or 'bang.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect, such as 'I’ve told you a million times.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, such as 'kick the bucket' meaning to die.

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What is metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other, such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, such as 'the wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader, enhancing the experience of the text.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning, such as a dove representing peace.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humor or emphasis.