Definitions of words Flashcards
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What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as” to highlight a shared quality.
Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly describes one thing as being another to suggest a likeness or symbolic meaning.
Alliteration
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words for poetic or rhetorical effect.
Onomatopeia
Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which a word imitates the natural sound associated with it.
Personification
Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or abstract ideas.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to emphasize a point or create a dramatic effect.
Oxymoron
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or opposing words to create a unique or thought-provoking expression.
tone
Tone is the author’s attitude or feeling toward the subject, audience, or characters, conveyed through word choice and writing style.
Context
Context is the background information or circumstances surrounding a text, event, or statement that help clarify its meaning.
pun
A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a word or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.
Euphamism
A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or phrase used to replace one that may be harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
Irony
3 types of Irony
Irony is a figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.
Verbal irony occurs when someone says something but means the opposite.
Situational irony happens when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs.
Dramatic irony arises when the audience knows important information that the characters do not.
Meaning of Purpose
Purpose is the reason or intention behind an action, text, or decision.
onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.
alliteration
Alliteration is the repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in a series of words.
Parallelism
Parallelism is the use of similar grammatical structures or patterns in a series of related words, phrases, or clauses to create rhythm and balance in writing or speech.
