Figurative language Flashcards
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Metaphor
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A comparison that is not literally true
2
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simile
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saying one thing is like or simillar to another e.g. tears fell like rain
3
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Personifiacation
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When something non-human is given human characteristics e.g the wind screamed
4
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Hyperbole
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When something is exaggerated e.g. I could of died ( due to embarrassment )
5
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Idiom
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A phrase whose meaning isn’t obvious at first or denoted by the words used e.g. ‘pull your socks up’ means do better
6
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Euphemism
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A mild or indirect way of talking about something embarassing, unpleasant or offensive e.g. ‘passed away’ to describe someone’s death
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Dyphemism
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A blunt, harsh way of talking about something positive or neutral e.g. worm food to describe someone’s death
