Figurative Language Flashcard

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What is personification?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'The boy runs so fast, he is lightning.'

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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.' Example: 'Shine bright like a diamond.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind. Example: 'The sky was pink and orange.'

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and emotional impact, making it more engaging for the reader.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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Can you give an example of personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What does it mean to use imagery in writing?

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Using imagery in writing means to create mental images through descriptive language that appeals to the senses.