Figurative Language Flashcards

Study Notes

Figurative Language Overview

Simile: Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as." Example: "They fought like cats and dogs."
Personification: Attributing human qualities to non-human entities. Example: "The morning sun smiled down on the children."
Metaphor: Directly compares two different things without using "like" or "as." Example: "Her hair is a shimmering waterfall."
Onomatopoeia: Words that phonetically imitate the sounds they describe. Example: "Bam! Pow!"

Imagery and Sensory Descriptions

Imagery: Uses descriptive language that appeals to the senses. Example: "The tall green grass blew quietly in the vast meadow as the sunset across the eerie, glowing orange sky."
Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement for emphasis or effect. Example: "Simply the best scones in the world."

Sound Techniques

Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words. Example: "The black birddog boldly began to bark."
Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. Example: "The girl started to hurl after going for a whirl on the roller coaster."

Wordplay and Expressions

Pun: A humorous play on words exploiting multiple meanings. Example: "Frog parking only and all others will be toad."
Idiom: Expressions that convey meanings not deducible from individual words. Example: "It is raining cats and dogs," meaning heavy rain.

Examples of Figurative Language

Repeated mention of Idiom: Common phrases like "Seeing the world through rose-colored glasses" imply a lack of clarity.
Further examples of Personification: "The delicious bread danced in my stomach" gives food human-like action.
Additional instances of Alliteration: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" emphasizes sound through repetition.

Additional Examples

More Hyperbole: "I've said that a million times" for exaggeration.
More Metaphor: "Matthew is a tall, cool drink of water" creatively describes a person.
Another Idiom: "Getting an A on this test is a piece of cake," signifying ease.

Recap of Figurative Language

Each device enriches language and enhances expression, making communication more impactful and imaginative.

Description

Explore the world of figurative language through engaging flashcards. This quiz covers key concepts like simile, personification, and metaphor, complete with definitions and examples to enhance your understanding. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their literary skills.