Figurative Language Flashcards

What is Figurative Language?

What is Personification?

What is being personified in the phrase 'The sun danced happily'?

What is the literary device used in 'The bee tiptoed quietly into the bird's nest'?

What literary device is used in 'The big blue whale cried when the girl waved goodbye'?

What figure of speech is used in 'She was as busy as a bee'?

What is the metaphor used in 'He was rock solid when taking the test'?

What metaphor is used in 'Gretchen is a fish when she swims'?

What is the simile in 'Mary is as sweet as pie'?

What metaphor is used in 'He's a diamond in the rough'?

What metaphor is referenced in 'You are my sunshine my only sunshine'?

What is the metaphor in 'Time is a thief'?

What literary device is used in 'Anne eats like a sweaty pig on a hot Sunday morning'?

What figure of speech is expressed in 'Dan walks like a duck'?

Figurative Language

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

Simile

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.

Metaphor

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.

Personification

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.

Additional Examples and Context

"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.

Dive into the world of figurative language with these flashcards covering similes, metaphors, and personification. Each card provides concise definitions and examples to enhance your understanding of these literary devices. Perfect for students aiming to master figurative language concepts.