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Match the literary term with its definition:
Match the literary term with its definition:
Metaphor = Comparison of two different things without using like or as Simile = Comparison of two different things using like or as Personification = Giving human traits to non-human entities Paradox = Statement that seems self-contradictory but is true
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Oxymoron = Jumbo shrimp Metonymy = Referring to the Crown as power Understatement = Saying 'it's just a scratch' for a major injury Symbol = A dove representing peace
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Verbal irony = Saying one thing but meaning another Situational irony = What actually happens is different from what one expects Dramatic irony = The audience knows something that the characters do not Irony = A contrast between expectations and reality
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Metaphor
- Compares two different things directly, without using words like "like," "as," or "as if."
Simile
- Compares two different things using words like "like," "as," or "as if."
Personification
- Gives human characteristics to non-human objects, places, or ideas.
Paradox
- A statement that seems contradictory but is actually true.
Oxymoron
- Combines two contradictory words or phrases in a single expression, such as "jumbo shrimp" or "civil war."
Metonymy
- Uses the name of a related object, person, or idea to represent the subject. For example, "crown" represents monarchy.
Understatement
- Makes something important seem less important.
Conceit
- An elaborate comparison, often used in poetry or parables, where a concrete object is used to explain an abstract concept.
Symbol
- One object represents another object.
Synecdoche
- A part represents the whole. For example, "I got wheels" means "I got a car."
Allusion
- A brief reference to historical, fictional, cultural, Biblical characters, places, or events, or to other works that the writer assumes the reader will recognize.
Hyperbole
- An extreme exaggeration.
Irony
- A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.
Verbal Irony
- What is said is different from what is meant.
Situational Irony
- What is expected to happen differs from what actually happens.
Dramatic Irony
- The audience knows something that the characters on stage do not know, creating suspense.
Portmanteau Word
- A new word created by combining two different words, like "brunch" (breakfast + lunch).
Connotation
- The associations, images, or impressions of a word; the implied meaning.
Denotation
- The dictionary definition of a word; the literal meaning.
Epithet
- An adjective or adjective phrase used to emphasize a characteristic quality of a person or thing, like "Old King Cole was a jolly, old soul."
Metaphor
- A comparison of two different things where one thing is stated to be another.
- Does not use the words "like," "as," or "as if."
Simile
- A comparison of two different things
- Uses the words "like," "as," or "as if."
Personification
- Giving human characteristics to non-human objects, places, or ideas
Paradox
- A statement that, while apparently self-contradictory, is nonetheless essentially true
Oxymoron
- Two contradictory words or phrases are combined in a single expression.
- Examples include "jumbo shrimp" and "civil war."
Metonymy
- Substitutes the name of a related object, person, or idea for the subject at hand.
- An example is "crown" which represents the monarchy.
Understatement
- Making something of great importance seem as if it is of little importance.
Conceit
- An elaborate comparison, usually an entire poem or parable, by which the Author/poet uses something concrete to explain an abstract concept.
Symbol
- One object represents another object.
Synecdoche
- A part represents the whole.
- Example: "I got wheels"
Allusion
- A passing reference to historical, fictional, cultural, Biblical characters, places, or events, or to other works the writer assumes the reader will recognize.
Hyperbole
- An extreme exaggeration.
Irony
- What is expected and what really happens are different.
Verbal Irony
- What is said is not what is meant.
Situational Irony
- What is expected to happen differs from what actually happens.
Dramatic Irony
- The audience knows something that the actors/characters on stage do not know; used to create suspense.
Portmanteau Word
- Combining two different words to create a new word.
- Example: breakfast plus lunch equals brunch.
Connotation
- The associations, images, or impressions of a word; the implied meaning.
Denotation
- The dictionary definition of a word; the literal meaning.
Epithet
- An adjective or adjective phrase applied to a person or thing to emphasize a characteristic quality.
- Example: "Old King Cole was a jolly, old soul."
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