Cards (51)

    • Figurative language makes writing more vivid and imaginative.
      True
    • Personification involves giving human qualities to non-human entities
    • Match the type of figurative language with its example:
      Metaphor ↔️ "My heart is a drum"
      Simile ↔️ "She is as busy as a bee"
      Personification ↔️ "The trees danced in the wind"
      Hyperbole ↔️ "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"
    • Figurative language is used to deepen meaning in writing.
      True
    • A simile compares two unlike things using "like" or as
    • Hyperbole is a type of figurative language used to exaggerate for emphasis.

      True
    • Match the type of figurative language with its definition:
      Metaphor ↔️ Compares unlike things without "like" or "as"
      Simile ↔️ Compares unlike things using "like" or "as"
      Personification ↔️ Gives human traits to non-human things
    • What is an example of figurative language?
      "Her eyes were shining like stars"
    • What is the purpose of literal language?
      To convey factual information
    • Match the type of figurative language with its example:
      Metaphor ↔️ "My heart is a drum"
      Simile ↔️ "She is as busy as a bee"
      Personification ↔️ "The trees danced in the wind"
      Hyperbole ↔️ "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"
    • Figurative language enhances writing by inviting the reader to visualize and experience the ideas being conveyed
    • What is a metaphor?
      Compares unlike things without like or as
    • Personification involves giving human characteristics to non-human things.
      True
    • What is the purpose of hyperbole in writing?
      Exaggerate for emphasis
    • Figurative language is used to make writing more vivid, imaginative, and impactful.

      True
    • Match the type of figurative language with its example:
      Metaphor ↔️ "My heart is a drum"
      Simile ↔️ "She is as busy as a bee"
      Personification ↔️ "The trees danced in the wind"
      Hyperbole ↔️ "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"
    • Figurative language deepens meaning, while literal language uses words exactly as defined.

      True
    • What is an example of figurative language?
      "Her eyes were shining like stars"
    • What is a simile?
      Compares using like or as
    • Figurative language makes writing more impactful by inviting the reader to visualize and experience ideas.
      True
    • What word is used in a simile to compare two unlike things?
      Like
    • Hyperbole exaggerates for emphasis or effect
    • Figurative language contrasts with literal language in its use of straightforward definitions.

      True
    • Match the type of figurative language with its definition:
      Metaphor ↔️ Compares two unlike things without "like" or "as"
      Simile ↔️ Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"
      Hyperbole ↔️ Exaggerates for emphasis or effect
      Imagery ↔️ Uses vivid descriptions to evoke senses
    • What is the primary goal of using figurative language in writing?
      To make it vivid
    • Imagery in figurative language helps readers visualize and experience ideas through their senses.

      True
    • Figurative language refers to the use of words in non-literal ways to achieve a particular effect
    • Order the following sentences to distinguish between figurative and literal language:
      1️⃣ Figurative language uses non-literal expressions to create vivid imagery.
      2️⃣ Literal language uses words in their straightforward, defined sense.
      3️⃣ Example of figurative language: "Her eyes were shining like stars."
      4️⃣ Example of literal language: "The sky was blue and clear."
    • What is hyperbole used for in figurative language?
      Emphasis or effect
    • Imagery in figurative language uses vivid descriptions to appeal to the senses
    • What is a metaphor?
      Compares unlike things
    • What is personification?
      Gives human traits to non-human things
    • What does figurative language aim to achieve?
      A particular effect
    • Figurative language deepens meaning through non-literal expressions.

      True
    • Figurative language invites the reader to visualize
    • Order the common types of figurative language from the most direct comparison to the most exaggerated effect:
      1️⃣ Metaphor
      2️⃣ Simile
      3️⃣ Personification
      4️⃣ Hyperbole
    • What is the primary goal of figurative language in writing?
      To make writing more vivid
    • How does figurative language contrast with literal language in its purpose?
      Figurative creates impact, literal conveys facts
    • A simile compares two unlike things using like or as.
    • Imagery uses vivid descriptions to appeal to the senses.