2/26 Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is an allusion?

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A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. Example: 'Let’s not go there; it will unlock Pandora’s box.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'Finally, on the millionth time he asked her out on a date, she said yes!'

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other. Example: 'I’m done with this pile of scrap metal!'

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What is personification?

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Giving human traits to something that is not human. Example: 'My alarm clock yells at me every morning to get out of bed!'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'She was as mad as a wet cat.'

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What is figurative language?

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

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It’s raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery, express ideas in creative ways, and convey emotions more effectively.

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What is an example of personification?

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'The wind whispered through the trees.' This gives the wind human-like qualities.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'He runs like the wind.' This compares his running speed to the wind using 'like'.