Figurative Language Flashcards

Refers to language that conveys meanings beyond the literal interpretation.
Utilizes various forms such as similes, metaphors, and personification to enhance expression.

A figure of speech that makes direct comparisons between two different things.
Employs connecting words "like" or "as" to highlight similarities.
Example: "She was as busy as a bee," illustrating a person’s industrious nature.

Compares two unlike things directly without using "like" or "as".
Creates a more implicit relationship, often providing a deeper understanding.
Examples include:
- "He was rock solid when taking the test," indicating confidence and stability.
- "You are my sunshine my only sunshine," expressing deep affection and joy.

Attributes human characteristics or qualities to non-human entities or abstract concepts.
Helps to create relatable imagery and emotional connection.
Examples include:
- "The sun danced happily," imbuing warmth and joy to the sun.
- "The bee tiptoed quietly into the bird's nest," giving the bee a cautious, human-like quality.

"The big blue whale cried when the girl waved goodbye," illustrates emotional expression by an animal.
"He's a diamond in the rough," implies a person has hidden potential or beauty.
"Time is a thief," conveys the idea that time steals moments from our lives.
"Anne eats like a sweaty pig on a hot Sunday morning," humorously exaggerates a person’s eating habits through a simile.
"Dan walks like a duck," uses a humorous comparison to highlight an unusual walking style.