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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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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge of various literary devices such as metaphor, simile, and personification. This quiz covers essential concepts that are fundamental to understanding literature and their application in writing. Challenge your skills and see how well you know these key terms!
