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Words/phrases that depart from their literal meaning; used to provide depth, explore different modes of expression, demonstrate clarity & enable creativity

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FIGURES OF SPEECH

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What are the categories of Figure of Speech?

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  • Figures of RESEMBLANCE OR RELATIONSHIP
  • Figures of EMPHASIS OR UNDERSTATEMENT
  • Figures of SOUND
  • VERBAL GAMES & GYMNASTICS
  • *ERRORS
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3 Figures of RESEMBLANCE OR RELATIONSHIP

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  • SIMILE
  • METAPHOR
  • KENNING
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FoS that shows COMPARISON b/w two or more objects and/or shows their relationship

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Figures of RESEMBLANCE OR RELATIONSHIP

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Figures of RESEMBLANCE OR RELATIONSHIP

compares 2 DISSIMILAR OBJECTS, uses like or as

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SIMILE

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Figures of RESEMBLANCE OR RELATIONSHIP

compares 2 UNLIKE things, objects, or expressions

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METAPHOR

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Figures of RESEMBLANCE OR RELATIONSHIP

replaces a common noun with two or more words to make figurative or poetic expressions; two-word (or sometimes hyphenated three-word) riddle for an everyday object or concept

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KENNING

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FoS that demonstrates STRONG EMPHASIS, IMPORTANCE, OR LACK THEREOF

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Figures of EMPHASIS OR UNDERSTATEMENT

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Figures of EMPHASIS OR UNDERSTATEMENT

used to EXAGGERATE or make something seem bigger or more important

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HYPERBOLE

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Figures of EMPHASIS OR UNDERSTATEMENT

uses DOUBLE NEGATIVE to bring out a positive meaning, expresses negation to show affirmative meaning; a form of understatement in which a positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite. It often uses a double negative.

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LITOTES

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Figures of EMPHASIS OR UNDERSTATEMENT

completely contrasting ideas or clauses juxtaposed with one another

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ANTITHESIS

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Figures of EMPHASIS OR UNDERSTATEMENT

a word or group of words that is self-contradicting (ex. deafening silence)

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OXYMORON

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FoS that relies on EMPHASIZING THE SOUND QUALITIES of expression

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Figures of SOUND

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Figures of SOUND

Repetition of SAME INITIAL SOUND

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ALLITERATION

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Figures of SOUND

Combination of WORDS + HARSH SOUND; often created by words containing explosive consonants (like k, t, p, b, d, g) and sibilant sounds (s, sh), or by a deliberate choice of words that are difficult to pronounce together.

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CACOPHONY

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Figures of SOUND

Repetition of SAME VOWEL SOUNDS

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Figures of SOUND

Attempts to put SOUNDS INTO WORDS, words describe sounds

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FoS that uses language in PLAYFUL, CREATIVE, OR COMPLEX WAYS to illustrate meanings or modes of expression

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VERBAL GAMES AND GYMNASTICS

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VERBAL GAMES & GYMNASTICS

HUMOROUS use of words that suggest different meanings

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VERBAL GAMES & GYMNASTICS

word or group of words formed by REARRANGING ANOTHER WORD or GROUP OF WORDS (dormitory = dirty room, debit card = bad credit)

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Refers to erroneous or incorrect use of language to convey confusion, ambiguity and humor

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*ERRORS**

VERBAL BLUNDER or mistaken use of a word with SIMILAR SOUND BUT DIFF. MEANING

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*ERRORS**

REPETITION of words/phrases that doesn’t add new meaning to the previous meaning (ex. past history, added bonus)

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What are other types of figures of speech?

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  • SYMBOL
  • PERSONIFICATION
  • METONYMY
  • SYNECDOCHE
  • APOSTROPHE
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A person, place, or thing used to represent an abstract idea or concept
SYMBOL
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FoS where inanimate objects/abstract concepts are given human qualities/abilities
PERSONIFICATION
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FoS where a **word or phrase is substituted with another that is closely associated with the original concept** (ex. crown = king or queen, Malacanang = government, hired gun = assassin)
METONYMY
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FoS where a **part is used to represent the whole, whole is used to represent a specific part** (ex. all hands on deck, she is the brain of the entire operation)
SYNECDOCHE
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FoS where a **speaker addresses someone or something that cannot speak or isn’t present** (ex. “Then come, sweet death, and rid me of this grief”)
APOSTROPHE

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