Figurative Language and Genres Flashcard

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, idioms, and more.

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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'.

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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'.

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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 an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory terms appear together, like 'deafening silence'.

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told, such as 1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person.

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What is 1st person point of view?

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1st person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is 2nd person point of view?

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2nd person point of view uses the pronoun 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd person point of view?

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3rd person point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they' and tells the story from an outside perspective.

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What is historical fiction?

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Historical fiction is a genre of literature that takes place in the past and often includes real historical events or figures.