FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FLASHCARD 5TH GRADE

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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. Example: 'Call it a day' means to stop working for the day.

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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. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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.' Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the purple mountains.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, often used to make a comparison or add meaning. Example: 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from mythology.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect. Example: 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.'