laungue techniques Flashcards
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What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
True or False: Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words.
True
What is onomatopoeia?
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
What is hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the use of words or phrases that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.
Onomatopoeia
What is personification?
The attribution of human characteristics to something non-human.
What is alliteration?
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
True or False: A simile is a direct comparison between two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
What is a simile?
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.
Fill in the blank: ________ is giving human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects.
Personification
What is imagery in literature?
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
True or False: Irony is the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.
True
What is irony?
The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the use of words or phrases that appeal to the senses, creating a mental picture for the reader.
Imagery
What is symbolism in literature?
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
True or False: Mood refers to the atmosphere or feeling created by a literary work.
True
What is mood in literature?
The atmosphere or feeling created by a literary work, often described in terms of emotions such as tension, fear, or joy.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Symbolism
What is tone in literature?
The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
True or False: Tone refers to the pace or rhythm of a literary work.
False
What is the difference between mood and tone in literature?
Mood refers to the atmosphere or feeling created by a literary work, while tone refers to the author’s attitude towards the subject.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the general character or attitude of a piece of writing or situation.
Tone
What is foreshadowing in literature?
A literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
True or False: Foreshadowing is used to create suspense and build anticipation in a story.
True
