Figurative Language

This is a set of flashcards to show examples of similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia.  A definition of the figure of speech with an image will help students remember what to look for when identifying figurative language.

6 cards   |   Total Attempts: 190
  

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Question 1
What is a simile?
Answer 1
A simile is a comparison between two very different things which are shown to be alike using like or as.
Question 2
What is a metaphor?
Answer 2
A metaphor is a comparison between two different things which are shown to be alike, but does NOT use like or as.
Question 3
What is personification?
Answer 3
Personification is giving something that is not human a human quality.
Question 4
What is hyperbole?
Answer 4
Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration that goes over the top.
Question 5
What is onomatopoeia?
Answer 5
Onomatopoeia is the use of words whose sound suggests the meaning.
Question 6
What is an analogy?
Answer 6
An analogy is a comparison between two very different things to explain something that is easy to understand with something that is difficult to understand.