Figurative language Flashcards
1
Q
metaphor
A
implied comparison without using like or as
2
Q
simile
A
comparing two things using like or as
3
Q
hyperbole
A
intentional wild exaggeration to make a point
4
Q
understatement
A
an intentional and sarcastic minimizing of something
5
Q
personification
A
giving human qualities to a non-human thing
6
Q
euphemism
A
the polite substitute
7
Q
allusion
A
a vague reference to another work or history
8
Q
imagery
A
when the author taps into your five senses
9
Q
diction
A
vocal expression
10
Q
colloquialism
A
slang word for something
