Figurative Language and Sound Devices Quizlet – Flashcards
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What is a simile?
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A simile is a comparison of two unlike objects using like or as
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a comparison of two unlike objects without using like or as
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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
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A simile uses "like" or "as" and a metaphor does not.
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What is a similarity between a simile and a metaphor?
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A simile AND a metaphor compare two unlike objects that have something in common.
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True/False: In a simile and a metaphor, make sure the reader knows the objects you are comparing. If not, the reader will not understand the comparison. Example: WEAK: The sky is as blue as my grandmother's house. STRONG: The sky is as blue as a robin's egg.
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TRUE!
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True/False: If you see "like" in a sentence, that does NOT mean it is a simile; it MUST compare two unlike objects. NOT A SIMILE: Mrs. Kunz likes Snickers and Swiss Rolls!
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TRUE!
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What is personification?
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giving characteristics of a PERSON to an object, idea, or animal
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What is a TRICK to help you remember what personification means?
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The word PERSON in the word PERSONification will help you remember it means giving an animal, idea, or object the attributes of a PERSON!
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What is hyperbole?
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Hyperbole is an exaggeration for effect.
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What is the TRICK to help you remember what hyperbole means?
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The "E" in hyperbolE!
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What is literal language?
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Literal language is meant to be true and is NOT exaggerated. It means exactly what it says.
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What is figurative language?
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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation often through comparison or exaggeration.
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TRUE/FALSE - The following is NOT an example of alliteration: Maggie likes to make marshmallow muffins.
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FALSE
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What is repetition?
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Repetition is repeating a word or phrase two or more times for emphasis or effect.
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Why do writers use repetition?
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Writers often use repetition to make a point, to create a strong feeling, or to capture the reader's attention.
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What is onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound.
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TRUE/FALSE -- The following words are NOT examples of onomatopoeia: crack, slurp, biff, wham.
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FALSE
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Why are these words NOT examples of onomatopoeia? loud, noise, sound, explosion
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These words do not imitate a sound like buzz or sizzle.
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? Elephants are like castles on the move.
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simile
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? I'm so hungry I could eat three pieces of pizza!
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NONE - literal language
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? The old house groaned in the fierce wind.
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Personification -- a house can't "groan" -- a person can be fierce but a wind literally can't
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? The sun is a hot sauna.
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metaphor
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? Mrs. Kunz really likes hockey and lacrosse!
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NONE -- literal language
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification or none? My brother is a BEAR in the morning!
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metaphor
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? I have a ton of homework!
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hyperbole
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? The snowman is tall and cute.
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NONE -- literal language
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? This headache is killing me!
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personification
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The following is an example of simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none? Her legs were as skinny as toothpicks.
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simile
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The following is an example of TWO types of figurative language? simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole or none Ryan's frustration is a truculent (belligerent) fire!
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metaphor and personification
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The following is an example of what two terms? alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition, simile or metaphor? Hatred is a never-ending abyss that never ends.
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repetition and metaphor
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The following is an example of alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition or none? Supercilious Sara can be snarky and oh-so-sassy!
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alliteration
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The following is an example of alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition or none? The hissing and sizzling of the frying bacon was music to my ears.
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onomatopoeia
