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What is the primary purpose of figures of speech?

  • To simplify the understanding of literature
  • To make language more complex
  • To limit the interpretation of the text
  • To convey ideas in a creative and expressive way (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a type of figure of speech?

  • Allegory
  • Simile
  • Annotation (correct)
  • Metaphor

How might a figure of speech enhance a narrative?

  • By reducing character dialogue
  • By providing a clear and straightforward account of events
  • By adding emotional depth and vivid imagery (correct)
  • By following strict grammatical rules

In the context of creativity, what does the content suggest about divine influence?

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Which character is associated with the idea of using creativity in a respectful manner?

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What does the provided example of dialogue suggest about proper communication?

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What role do skilled workers and designers play according to the provided context?

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Which emotion is most closely associated with the example dialogue about the pen?

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What is a figure of speech used for?

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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

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What does irony involve in the context of language?

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What is a pun primarily used for?

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Which of the following statements illustrates verbal irony?

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In which scenario is situational irony present?

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Which of the following is true about figures of speech?

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What aspect is NOT typically found in hyperbole?

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What defines a metaphor?

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Which example best illustrates personification?

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What does alliteration refer to?

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Which statement about paradox is true?

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Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

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How does assonance enhance text?

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Which example best represents apostrophe?

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What is metonymy?

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Flashcards

Figure of Speech

A word or phrase used in a non-literal way to add effect to writing.

Hyperbole

Exaggeration to emphasize strong feeling or for satire.

Pun

Wordplay using similar-sounding words or multiple meanings.

Verbal Irony

Saying the opposite of what you mean.

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Situational Irony

Unexpected event, opposite outcome to expectation.

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Dramatic Irony

Audience knows something a character doesn't

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Simile

Comparison using "like" or "as".

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Metaphor

Comparison without "like" or "as".

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Personification

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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Apostrophe

Addressing an absent person or thing.

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Alliteration

Repeated beginning consonant sounds.

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Assonance

Repeated vowel sounds.

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Paradox

Contradictory statement that can be true.

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Oxymoron

Contradictory words together.

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Metonymy

Using a related term instead of the actual one.

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Epigram

A brief, memorable, and often witty statement; or poem.

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Pleonasm

Using more words than necessary to express an idea.

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Synecdoche

Part representing the whole or whole for the part.

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Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate sounds.

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Euphemism

Less direct way to express something unpleasant.

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Study Notes

Figures of Speech

  • A figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a non-literal sense to add effect to writing. The meaning of a figure of speech is different from its literal meaning.

Hyperbole

  • An exaggeration used to express strong feelings or for satirical effect.
  • Examples:
    • "I walked a million miles to get here."
    • "He laughed himself to death."

Pun

  • Exploits multiple meanings of a term or uses words that sound similar but have different meanings to play on words.
  • Examples:
    • "I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough."
    • "The pastor preyed on her till she became poor."

Irony

  • Occurs when there's a marked contrast between what is said and what is meant, or between appearance and reality.
  • Examples:
    • "How nice!" she said when I told her I had to work all weekend. (verbal irony)
    • A traffic cop gets suspended for not paying his parking tickets. (situational irony)
    • Romeo killed himself thinking Juliet had taken her life. (dramatic irony)

Simile

  • Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as" to create a vivid and imaginative connection.
  • Examples:
    • "Her smile was as bright as the morning sun."
    • "He ran as fast as a cheetah."

Metaphor

  • Directly compares two unrelated things, implying a figurative similarity without using "like" or "as."
  • Examples:
    • "The world is a stage, and we are all actors."
    • "Time is money."

Personification

  • A figure of speech in which human attributes and qualities are given to non-human entities or objects.
  • Examples:
    • "The flowers danced in the gentle breeze."
    • "The sun smiled down on the beach."

Apostrophe

  • Occurs when an absent or non-existent person, object, or idea is directly addressed as if it were present.
  • Examples:
    • "Beauty, you are eternal and elusive."
    • "Dear Cupid, guide my arrow of love."

Alliteration

  • The repetition of the beginning sounds of neighboring words.
  • Examples:
    • "She sells seashells."
    • "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

Assonance

  • The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words creates internal rhyme and adds musicality to the text.
  • Examples:
    • "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."
    • "The sweet treats please the queen."

Paradox

  • Used to create a seemingly self-contradictory or absurd statement that, upon closer examination, may reveal a deeper truth or a thought-provoking idea.
  • Examples:
    • "The child is the father of the man."
    • "I must be cruel only to be kind."

Oxymoron

  • Combines two contradictory or opposing words to create a paradoxical effect.
  • Examples:
    • "Bittersweet memories."
    • "Open secret."

Homework

  • Write short notes with two examples each on the following:
    • Metonymy
    • Epigram
    • Pleonasm
    • Synecdoche
    • Onomatopoeia
    • Euphemism
  • Your group will present their homework in class.

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Test your knowledge on various figures of speech including hyperbole, pun, and irony. This quiz will challenge your understanding of non-literal language and its effects in writing. Perfect for students wanting to enhance their writing skills.

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