Figure De Style Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly.
True or False: An alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words.
True
Fill in the blank: A __________ is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of personification? A) The wind whispered B) She runs fast C) He is a giant.
A) The wind whispered
What does ‘synecdoche’ refer to?
A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.
True or False: An antithesis is a contrast between two ideas in a balanced structure.
True
What is an example of anaphora?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
simile
What is a euphemism?
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh.
Multiple Choice: Which figure of style is used in the phrase ‘deafening silence’? A) Oxymoron B) Metaphor C) Hyperbole.
A) Oxymoron
What is a pun?
A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term for humorous effect.
True or False: A litote is a form of understatement that uses double negatives.
True
What is chiasmus?
A rhetorical device in which words or concepts are repeated in reverse order.
Fill in the blank: __________ is a figure of speech that attributes human characteristics to non-human entities.
Personification
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a figure of style? A) Metaphor B) Simile C) Grammar.
C) Grammar
What is a climax in rhetoric?
A figure of speech in which a series of statements is arranged in ascending order of importance.
True or False: A hyperbole is used to create a dramatic effect.
True
What is assonance?
The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the use of words in a way that creates a sound effect, like ‘buzz’ or ‘hiss’.
Onomatopoeia
What does ‘paradox’ mean in literature?
A statement that seems self-contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
Multiple Choice: Which figure of style is characterized by the use of excessive exaggeration? A) Euphemism B) Hyperbole C) Irony.
B) Hyperbole
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect rather than to get an answer.
True or False: Irony involves saying one thing but meaning another.
True
