Figurative Language Flashcards
With this deck of flashcards, expect to learn about all types of figurative language (figure of speech).
What is figurative language?
Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.
True or False: Similes compare two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.
hyperbole
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Which of the following is an example of personification? A) The wind whispered. B) The cat sat on the mat.
A) The wind whispered.
What does alliteration refer to?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.
True or False: An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
True
What is an idiom?
A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
simile
What is the purpose of hyperbole?
To create emphasis or a strong impression through exaggeration.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language? A) Metaphor B) Simile C) Syntax D) Personification
C) Syntax
What does symbolism represent in literature?
The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings.
True or False: A pun is a form of figurative language that plays on the multiple meanings of words.
True
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a statement that appears contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
paradox
What is the function of figurative language in writing?
To enhance expression, create imagery, and convey complex ideas in a relatable way.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of alliteration? A) The big brown bear B) The sun shines bright C) She sells seashells
C) She sells seashells
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.
True or False: A cliché is a phrase that has been overused to the point of losing its original meaning.
True
What is an example of a metaphor?
Time is a thief.
Define an oxymoron.
An oxymoron are a pair of two or more words. The words selected usually contradict each other, enhancing the meaning. Examples include: ‘Single pair’, ‘Awfully good’, and ‘Deafening silence’.
______ is the process where words are cleverly used to illustrate pictures in the reader’s mind.
Imagery
The clock laughed as the student was running out of time for his exam. What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
True or False: ‘Piece of cake’ is an oxymoron
False
