Figurative Language Flashcard

Front

What is Personification?

Back

Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

Front

What is a Metaphor?

Back

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

Front

What is a Simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

Front

What is Hyperbole?

Back

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

Front

What is Onomatopoeia?

Back

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

Front

Identify the figurative language: 'The stars danced playfully in the night sky.'

Back

Personification

Front

Identify the figurative language: 'He is a lion in battle.'

Back

Metaphor

Front

Identify the figurative language: 'She runs like the wind.'

Back

Simile

Front

Identify the figurative language: 'I’ve told you a million times.'

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Identify the figurative language: 'The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.'

Back

Onomatopoeia