Figurative Language Flashcards

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Personification

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A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, implying a comparison.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.