Figures of Speech Overview

The shape or purpose of speech or statement. A group of words that deviate from literal interpretation and must be taken in a non-literal sense.

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<p>The way people communicate in everyday life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A figurative language which compares an unlike event or a thing with the words “like” or “as”, which tries to elucidate their similar features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A simile that creates an image that illustrates similarities between two concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A simile that has become a mix-copied phrase, also known as a worn-out simile. This type of simile has lost its original and impactful meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A simile which creates a comparison between the things that are unexpected, contradictory and sometimes humorous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A simile that uses exaggeration in order to create a more intense and dramatic comparison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A figure of speech that implies comparison between two unlike entities. A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another by saying that one is the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A metaphor that directly compares two things without using &quot;like&quot; or &quot;as&quot;. It is a straightforward and simple form of metaphor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A metaphor that suggests a comparison without directly stating it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A comparison that continues throughout a series of sentences, a paragraph, or even an entire work. It develops the metaphor in greater depth, which can be used to convey complex ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A visual image that compares something to a visual image of another. Advertisers and artists commonly use these metaphors in art, advertising, and film.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A metaphor that maps one conceptual domain onto another. It's a broader metaphor that helps people understand one idea in terms of another. This type of metaphor shapes how we think and communicate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A brief, indirect reference to a person, place, event, or piece of literature. It assumes that the reader will recognize the reference and understand its deeper meaning or implication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was a real Romeo with the ladies. = A real Romeo with the ladies signifies romantic and passionate behavior. She has a Mona Lisa smile. = A Mona Lisa smile refers to a smile that is enigmatic and mysterious. I got sucked down that rabbit hole. = Having a rabbit hole experience means stumbling upon a strange or confusing situation. She's a good swimmer, but she's no Ariel. = She's a good swimmer, but she's no Ariel signifies being a good swimmer but not a great swimmer. We got a new Einstein in school today. = Getting a New Einstein means someone with high intelligence. Chocolate cake is my Achilles heel. = A person's Achilles heel refers to a weakness or vulnerability. Those two are David and Goliath. = David and Goliath represents the underdog who triumphs over a powerful opponent. Love Story (Fearless TV) = Love Story portrays a classic and romantic story involving love and hardship. You’re my Achilles heel.” -State of Grace (RED TV) = A person's Achilles heel refers to a weakness or vulnerability. Wonderland (1989 TV) = Wonderland signifies a magical and fantastical world. “It was the best of times, the worst of crimes = This alludes to the famous opening line of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, reflecting a duality of experience. “And the road not taken looks real good now” –’tis the damn season (evermore) = The road not taken signifies a missed opportunity. All hands on deck! = All hands on deck! signifies a call for everyone's participation and assistance in a task or situation. I need a headcount by morning. = A headcount refers to an enumeration of people present on a particular location. Nice wheels! = Nice wheels! implies a compliment on a vehicle. The pen is mightier than the sword. = The pen is mightier than the sword signifies the power of words over physical force. Hollywood is obsessed with superhero movies. = Hollywood represents the entertainment industry. He drank the cup. = He drank the cup implies finishing a drink or an object. The more that you say, the less I know (Willow, Taylor Swift) = The more you talk, the less you know about the situation. Get busy living or get busy dying. = The expression encourages to live life to the fullest or be prepared for death. Speech is silver but silence is gold. = Silence is better and more valuable than speech. Easy come, easy go. = Something attained easily may be lost easily. Out of sight, out of mind. = People tend to forget the things not in their sight. Paid volunteers. = Paid volunteers is an oxymoron, and it means someone who is paid for voluntary work. Tragic comedy. = Tragic comedy is a genre of drama that combines tragic and comedic elements. Original copies. = Original copies is an oxymoron, and it means copies claiming to be the originals. Deafening silence. = Deafening silence is an oxymoron, and it means silence so profound that is can be heard. Sad smile. = Sad smile is an oxymoron, and it means a smile that expresses sadness. Alone together. = Alone together is an oxymoron, and it means being in the company of others but feeling lonely. A crab in heels would have better poise. = A crab in heels would have better poise is a satirical statement that highlights the absurdity of a crab wearing heels. I know you have two faces, but three chins is remarkable! = A sarcastic statement that highlights the absurd situation of having extra chins. The outcome of a situation is inconsistent with what we expect logically or normally occur. = Situational irony is a literary device that occurs when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what we expected, creating a surprising or unexpected twist. A statement or event undermined by the context in which it occurs. = Irony is a literary device that involves a contrast between what is said or done and what is actually meant or what is expected. Verbal irony is also known as sarcasm. = Verbal irony is when someone says something that they do not mean, often in a humorous way. Sarcasm is a type of verbal irony. The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in two or more closely placed words. = Alliteration is a sound device that creates rhythm and emphasis by repeating the same consonant sound. The repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words. = Assonance is a sound device that creates internal rhyme and adds a musical quality to writing by repeating vowel sounds. The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of closely placed words. = Consonance is a sound device that creates rhythm and harmony by repeating consonant sounds, especially at the end of words. The use of words that imitate or suggest the sound they describe. = Onomatopoeia is a sound device that uses words that imitate the sounds they describe. This device helps to make writing more vivid and engaging for the reader. An error in chronology where something is placed in a time period where it does not belong. = An anachronism is a historical error that occurs when something is placed in a time period where it does not belong. This error can often be humorous or confusing for the reader. A rhetorical device where the last word or phrase of one clause or sentence is repeated at the beginning of the next. = Anadiplosis is a rhetorical device that uses repetition to create a sense of flow and emphasis. It is often used to emphasize a particular idea or theme. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. = Anaphora is a rhetorical device that uses repetition at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences to add emphasis or impact to a statement. A rhetorical device in which two or more clauses are balanced against each other by the reversal of their structures. = Chiasmus is a rhetorical device that uses repetition to create a sense of balance and symmetry. It is often used to highlight a contrast or create a memorable statement. Turning upon, meaning the same word returns at the end of the sentence. = Epistrophe is a rhetorical device that uses repetition at the end of successive clauses or sentences. This device creates a strong sense of rhythm and emphasis. A mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh, blunt, or offensive. = A euphemism is a softer way of saying something that might be considered offensive, rude, or taboo. A series of symbols or letters used in comics and informal writing to represent swearing or strong language. = A grawlix is a string of symbols or letters used to represent swearing in comics and informal writing. This device allows writers to convey profanity without explicitly using the words. An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis, humor, or to convey strong emotions. = Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to create emphasis or humor. It highlights the intensity of the speaker's feelings or the situation. A figure of speech where the latter part of a sentence or phrase is unexpected, often creating a humorous or ironic twist. = A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech that uses an unexpected twist to create a humorous or ironic effect. It plays with the reader's expectations and often leads to a witty conclusion. A compound expression in Old English and Old Norse poetry that describes a person, place, or thing in a metaphorical way, often using two or more words to replace a single noun. = A kenning is a type of metaphor that is often used in Old English and Old Norse poetry. It is a compound expression that uses two or more words to replace a single noun. Kennings can add a poetic quality to the language. The use of a longer phrase to convey a meaning that could be expressed more concisely. = Periphrasis is a rhetorical device that uses indirect language to convey an idea. It can be used to add a formal, poetic, or humorous touch to writing. A figure of speech where human characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, such as animals, objects, or abstract concepts. = Personification is a figure of speech that gives human qualities to inanimate objects or animals. This device is often used to create vivid imagery and make the description more relatable for the reader. The use of redundant words or phrases that convey the same meaning. = Pleonasm is a figure of speech that uses redundant words or phrases to create an emphasis or add clarity to a statement. A figure of speech in which a single word (often a verb or an adjective) governs or modifies two or more other words, but the word applies differently to each. = Zeugma is a figure of speech that uses a single word to govern or modify two or more words, with the word applying differently to each word. It is often used to create a humorous or witty effect. Addition of multiple conjunctions. = Syndetic is a grammatical construction where multiple conjunctions are employed between clauses or phrases, creating a more rhythmic and flowing effect, oftentimes used in lists. Elimination or leaving out of conjunctions. = Asyndetic is a grammatical construction that leaves out conjunctions between clauses or phrases, creating a more abrupt or intense effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cronus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hera</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Athena</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guardians of the Titans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apollo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coeus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Figures of speech refer to a group of words that deviate from literal interpretation and must be taken in a non-literal sense or figurative way to understand the meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Similes use 'like' or 'as' to make explicit comparisons, while metaphors imply a direct relationship without using those words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part of something is used to refer to the whole, or vice versa. It's a form of metaphor, but it specifically uses a part to represent the whole entity or the whole to represent a part.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antithesis refers to a statement which contains two opposite ideas and a contrast that makes logical sense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oxymoron is a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irony is a literary device in which words are used to express a contradiction between appearance and reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Verbal irony is when a speaker or writer says one thing but actually means the opposite. Verbal irony is also called as sarcasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is inconsistent with what we expect would logically or normally occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dramatic irony is when the audience or the reader is aware of something that a character does not know.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in two or more closely placed words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words. Unlike alliteration, it can occur anywhere in the words, not just at the beginning. Assonance is often used to create internal rhyme or to add a musical quality to a line of text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate or suggest the sound they describe. These words are often used to make writing more vivid or to evoke a sensory experience, as they appeal directly to the sense of hearing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An anachronism is an error in chronology, where something is placed in a time period where it does not belong. This could be an object, event, or person that appears in a setting that is historically inaccurate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anadiplosis is a rhetorical device where the last word or phrase of one clause or sentence is repeated at the beginning of the next.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chiasmus is a rhetorical device in which two or more clauses are balanced against each other by the reversal of their structures. This creates a mirror-like effect and can be used to emphasize a contrast or produce a memorable statement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Epistrophe means turning upon, which indicates the same word returns at the end of the sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh, blunt, or offensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A grawlix is a series of symbols or letters used in comics and informal writing to represent swearing or strong language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis, humor, or to convey strong emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech where the latter part of a sentence or phrase is unexpected, often creating a humorous or ironic twist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A kenning is a compound expression in Old English and Old Norse poetry that describes a person, place, or thing in a metaphorical way, often using two or more words to replace a single noun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Periphrasis is the use of a longer phrase to convey a meaning that could be expressed more concisely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personification is a figure of speech where human characteristics are attributed to non-human entities such as animals, objects, or abstract concepts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pleonasm is the use of redundant words or phrases that convey the same meaning. While it can sometimes be seen as a stylistic flaw, pleonasm is also used deliberately for emphasis or to add clarity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zeugma is a figure of speech in which a single word (often a verb or an adjective) governs or modifies two or more other words, but the word applies differently to each. Zeugma can create a humorous or witty effect by linking unrelated ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Syndetion is the use of multiple conjunctions (and, or, but, etc.) to create a sense of emphasis and rhythm. Asyndeton is the removal of conjunctions to create a sense of brevity, speed, and impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He’s as skinny as a toothpick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Life is a highway, full of twists, turns, and unexpected stops. Sometimes the road is smooth, other times it’s bumpy, but you keep moving forward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original copies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whale-Road for ocean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...</p> Signup and view all the answers