Figurative Language Practice

Front

What is Irony?

Back

Irony is a figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning. For example, a fire station burning down is ironic.

Front

What is Personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered secrets' gives the wind human-like qualities.

Front

What is a Simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the morning sun'.

Front

What is an Allusion?

Back

An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature. For example, 'She was the Cinderella of the group' refers to the fairy tale character Cinderella.

Front

What is a Metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her voice is music to my ears'.

Front

What is Imagery?

Back

Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader. It can involve sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

Front

What is Foreshadowing?

Back

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

What is Hyperbole?

Back

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

Front

What is Onomatopoeia?

Back

Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

Front

What is a Theme?

Back

A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative. It is the underlying message that the author wants to convey.