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