Figures of Speech

Vocabulary flashcards defining common figures of speech including Simile, Metaphor, personification, and Hyperbole based on lecture notes.

Simile

Compares two things using "like" or "as" to help readers picture something clearly.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes descriptions stronger and more dramatic, such as "Time is a thief" or "The classroom was a zoo".

personification

Giving human qualities to non-living things, such as "The wind whispered through the trees" or "The alarm clock yelled at me".

Hyperbole

A deliberate exaggeration used to add humour or emphasis, such as saying "I've told you a million times" or "This backpack weighs a ton".