Figures of Speech Quiz

Figures of Speech

• Miracle: An extraordinary event or occurrence, often involving supernatural or divine intervention.
• Tone: The author's attitude or feeling towards a subject, conveying emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, etc.
• Mood: The feeling a reader gets from a story, affecting the overall emotional impact.
• Figures of Speech: Words or phrases used differently from their standard meaning to create vivid imagery or effect. These expressions have meanings beyond their literal definitions.
• Simile: A direct comparison using "like" or "as." Example: "Marion is as brave as a lion."
• Metaphor: A direct comparison of two things or ideas without using "like" or "as." Example: "Maria's life is a roller coaster."
• Personification: Giving human qualities to inanimate objects. Example: "The snow is a white blanket."
• Hyperbole: An exaggeration used to create a vivid image, emphasis, or humor. Example: "The moon smiled at the stars."

Types of Figures of Speech and Examples

• Irony: A contradiction between what is said and what is meant. Example: "The man entered a messy room and said, ‘This is a nice place!’"
• Oxymoron: Two contradictory words used together. Example: "My husband told our bittersweet moments."
• Paradox: A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth. Example: "My mother saves money by spending it."
• Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within words and phrases. Example: "It was a good shooting day."
• Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Example: "The blow was a bitter one."

Expository Texts and Its Types

• Expository Text: Aims to inform, explain, describe, or clarify a topic, presenting factual information objectively.
• Parts/Structure of an Expository Text
  • Introduction: Captivating statement, thesis statement (central argument).
  • Thesis Statement: Concise, specific, and arguable statement that summarizes the main argument or purpose.
  • Body Paragraph/s: Develop and support the thesis statement using evidence (facts, examples).
  • Conclusion: Summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement, providing a final thought.

Types of Body Texts/Structure

• Sequence/Process: Presents information in a chronological order (step-by-step). Example: Steps in building better habits.
• Comparison and Contrast: Highlights similarities and differences between two or more things. Example: Comparing/contrasting methods for recycling.
• Cause and Effect: Explains the relationship between events or ideas, showing how one causes another. Example: How lack of sleep affects mood.
• Problem and Solution: Presents a problem and possible solutions. Example: Overcoming obstacles in a project.
• Conclusion: Summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement, leaving a lasting impression.

Propaganda Techniques

• Propaganda: A form of communication aimed at influencing beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.
• Propaganda Techniques: Strategic methods employed to influence beliefs or position on an issue.
• Testimonials: Using public figures to promote a product, belief, or program.
• Plain Folks: Using ordinary individuals to connect with the public on a personal level.
• Stereotyping: Oversimplifying or generalizing about a group of people based on characteristics.
• Fear Appeal: Using fear to influence people to believe or do something.