Figurative Language Flashcards

Grade 7 · English · Flashcards

Master every major type of figurative language with clear definitions and memorable examples.

Flashcards

Simile: Comparison using 'like' or 'as' — 'brave as a lion'
Metaphor: Direct comparison — 'life is a journey'
Personification: Human qualities given to non-human things — 'the wind screamed'
Hyperbole: Extreme exaggeration — 'I've told you a million times'
Idiom: Expression with non-literal meaning — 'break a leg' means good luck
Verbal irony: Saying the opposite of what you mean — sarcasm is one form
Situational irony: When what happens is the opposite of what was expected
Dramatic irony: When the reader knows something a character does not
Symbolism: An object or image representing a larger idea — a storm can symbolize conflict
Allusion: A reference to a famous person, event, or work — 'he was no Einstein'
Imagery: Language that appeals to the senses to create vivid mental pictures
Oxymoron: Two contradictory terms placed together — 'deafening silence,' 'bitter sweet'
Paradox: A statement that seems contradictory but contains a deeper truth
Euphemism: A mild or indirect word used in place of something harsh — 'passed away' for died