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AP English Literature and Composition
Unit 5: Poetry II
5.5 Figurative Language
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Figurative language refers to the use of words in non-literal ways to achieve a particular effect or
meaning
What is a simile?
Compares unlike things using "like" or "as"
Similes create vivid and relatable comparisons to enhance understanding.
True
A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or
as
Metaphors are more literal than similes in their comparisons.
False
In the example "The trees danced in the wind," the human quality assigned to the trees is their ability to
dance
What is personification in figurative language?
Assigning human qualities to non-human entities
Personification makes non-human subjects more relatable and engaging for readers.
True
What is the key difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Metaphors do not use 'like' or 'as'
How do similes enhance writing?
Create vivid, creative comparisons
What effect does the metaphor "The world is a stage" create?
Abstract, symbolic visualization
Why is personification used in writing?
To make non-human subjects relatable
What is the primary purpose of hyperbole?
To convey strong emotions
Hyperboles are meant to be taken literally.
False
What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?
To achieve a particular effect
Figurative language enhances writing beyond
literal
descriptions.
True
A simile compares two unlike things using the words "like" or
as
In the simile "She is as busy as a bee," what quality is being emphasized?
Industriousness
In the metaphor "The world is a stage," what concept is being conveyed?
Life's roles and actions
What is personification in figurative language?
Assigning human qualities to non-human entities
Metaphors are powerful tools for writers to convey complex ideas through imaginative
comparisons
An example of personification is: "The trees
danced
in the wind".
What does figurative language achieve in writing?
Particular effect or meaning
A simile compares two unlike things using the words "like" or
as
.
Figurative language enhances writing beyond simple factual description.
True
In the simile "She is as busy as a
bee
", the comparison highlights her industriousness.
Metaphors allow readers to see things in a new, more symbolic way.
True
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or
effect
.
What is hyperbole used for in figurative language?
Emphasis or effect
Alliteration is a figure of speech that uses words with the same initial
sound
Assonance involves the repetition of
similar
vowel sounds in nearby words.
True
Figurative language uses words in non-literal ways to achieve a particular
effect
A simile uses the words "like" or "
as
" to compare two unlike things.
True
A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or
as
Personification involves giving
human
characteristics to non-human entities.
True
The metaphor "The world is a
stage
" suggests that life is a performance with different roles for each person.
True
What does the example "The trees danced in the wind" illustrate?
Personification
Hyperbole
is a figure of speech that uses
exaggeration
Hyperbole makes writing more engaging by highlighting strong emotions or ideas.
True
The example "The slimy snake slithered silently" illustrates the use of
alliteration
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