figurative language/punctuation

Question 1

what is a metaphor?

Answer 1

figure of speech used to compare two relatively unlikely things

Question 2

what are the 7 uses of a comma?

Answer 2

1. to separate several adjectives (with interchangeable order)
2. separate items in a list
3. separate independent clauses (using coordinating conjunctions)
4. separate introductory elements in a sentence
5. to separate a parenthetical element
6. separate direct speech/quotations
7. separate elements of contrast

Question 3

what is a simile?

Answer 3

comparison of two relatively unlikely things using “like” or “as’

Question 4

what is anaphora?

Answer 4

repetition of a word/phrase at the start of a successive clause

Question 5

effect of anaphora?

Answer 5

emphasis, motivation, persuasion

Question 6

what is a pun and why is it useful?

Answer 6

a play on words

rhetorical or humorous effect

Question 7

name the uses of a semicolon

Answer 7

used in complicated lists

to link two main clauses (related in meaning)

Question 8

uses of a colon?

Answer 8

introduce a list

introduce quotations

links a main clause with an explanation/ elaboration

Question 9

describe synecdoche

Answer 9

a part referring to a whole (to evoke mental imagery0

Question 10

difference between alliteration, anaphora and assonance

Answer 10

alliteration: repetition of letters or sounds in adjacent words

anaphora: repetition of a word or a phrase at the start of a successive clause

assonance: repetition of vowel letters/sounds in adjacent words

Question 11

what are the 3 types of irony? describe them

Answer 11

verbal irony: when what is said is not what is meant (eg. sarcasm)

dramatic irony: when the readers/audience know more than the character/s do/does

situational irony: when the result/outcome of a situation is unexpected

Question 12

define the term ‘analogy’

Answer 12

comparison between two things to highlight their similarities

Question 13

uses of dashes

Answer 13

to include a parenthetical element

to show an abrupt change of thought

to add information after a list

Question 14

uses of hyphens

Answer 14

to form compound words

to join prefixes to words

to show word breaks

Question 15

define the terms ‘paradox’ and ‘oxymoron’

Answer 15

paradox: seemingly contradicting statement that has a hint of truth

oxymoron: a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear

Question 16

define ‘personification’

Answer 16

when human traits are given to animals/inanimate objects or things

Question 17

uses of hyperbole?

Answer 17

to emphasize on an idea, to make a point

Question 18

what is onomatopoeia?

Answer 18

words mimicking a sound (of an object/action

Question 19

what is the use of euphemism?

Answer 19

softening a term/word to make it less harsh/ inoffensive

Question 20

identify and explain the figure of speech used:

the teacher listened to his excuse with a wooden face

Answer 20

the teacher’s face is being compared to wood using a metaphor. this shows that her expression was unmoving, lacking emotion. the teacher was not moved nor did she believe in the student’s excuse

she lacked empathy towards the student (in this case)