Figures Of Speech Flashcards
We uses figures of speech to
Create images or mind-pictures in order to express ourselves visually, imaginatively and powerfully
Literal or denotive language is
Factual
Comparisons figures of speech examples
Simile, metaphor, personification, apostrophe, allusion
Simile
Is a direct comparison that always contain the words like or as
Metaphor
A comparison without the use of as and like. A metaphor refers to one person or object(as) being(like) another. The comparison is rather implied rather than stated directly
Extended metaphors
Recurring metaphors or analogies.they are extended over a passage or throughout the poem
mixed metaphors
incompatible terms used to describe the same object or event.mixed metaphors should be avoided as they contradict one another.
personification
give human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas. they are both inidrect comparison
apostrophe
an abstract idea,an animate object or person who is no longer living is addressed or spoken to as if were human
sound devices
alliteration,assonance,onomatopoeia,rhyme
aliteration
repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words,highlights the expression of movement
assonance
repetition of vowel sounds .short vowels create a mood of speed,vitality,joy or suspense,long vowels sounds slow down the pace and temper the mood
onomatopoeia
uses words that imitate and reproduce real life sounds or action. The sound effect heightens the visual effect.
rhyme
depends on the sound ,rather than the written word.it is used for effect.
contradictions
figures of speech that appear to contan conflicting or opposing ideas
oxymoron
places two seemingly contradicting words next to each other .this evokes a powerful image. eg.pretty ugly
irony
implies the opposite of what is said. the intention is for the opposite to be understood. it is the tone which tempers or convey this meaning. it is a type of humor
situational irony
opposite of what is expected occurs
dramatic irony
audience has knowledge of something of which actors are unaware. this technique heightens tension and expectation
satire
sharp wit,irony or sarcasm used to highlight,expose or ridicule human,social or political weaknesses. they aim to change the situation educate and entertain through humor
exxageration and understatement figures of speeech
hyperbole,euphemism
hyperbole
over exaggeration and not meant to be taken literal. it aims to create humor or emphasize a point
euphemism
expresses an unpleasant or uncomfortable situation in a more sensetive kind and tactful mannner. the purpose is to soften the blow , protect feelings or to be politically correct.
rheotorical questions
expects no answer. used to make apoint and to strengthen his arguement.
