Repetition & Figurative Language Quiz

to state again or in a new form

same word or phrase in the beginning of a sentence

<p>the repetition of the same word or group at the end of successive clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>sentence construction which places in close proximity two or more equal grammatical constructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>repetition of the same sound beginning several words in sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the repetition of accented vowel sounds and all sounds following them in words that are close together in a poem</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>needless repetition which adds no meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the repetition of consonant sounds anywhere within words</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the repetition of vowel sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a brief reference to something literary, mythological, or historical</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the direct address of an absent or imaginary person</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words like or as</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a direct comparison of two different things which suggest they are somehow the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>something that represents something else</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the substitution of some attributive or suggestive word for what is actually meant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a figure of speech in which a part stands for a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>attribution of a lifelike quality to an inanimate object or idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a form of personification, animals take on characteristics of man</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the deliberate use of understatement</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of the same words and phrases to reinforce ideas or themes.

Expressing an idea again, often with slight modifications for better understanding.

Repeating the same word or phrase at the beginnings of successive sentences, creating emphasis and rhythm.

Repeating a word or phrase at the ends of successive clauses, creating a strong rhythmic effect.

Repeating the last word of one clause at the beginning of the next, linking ideas together.

Structuring sentences with equal grammatical constructions in close proximity for clarity and balance.

Repetition of the same initial sound in a sequence of words, often for a musical effect.

Repeating accented vowel sounds and subsequent sounds in nearby words, commonly found in poetry.

Needless repetition that does not add meaning to the expression.

Repetition of consonant sounds, occurring anywhere within words.

Repetition of vowel sounds within closely positioned words, crucial for rhythm and musicality in poetry.

A brief reference to a well-known literary, mythological, or historical figure or event, enriching the text's meaning.

Directly addressing an absent or imaginary person as if they were presence, often to express emotion.

Comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' to enhance imagery and understanding.

Making a direct comparison between two distinct things, suggesting a shared quality or characteristic.

Utilizing symbols to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning, allowing for deeper interpretation.

Replacing the name of a thing with the name of something closely associated with it.

Using a part of something to represent the whole.

Attributing human-like qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas for relatable imagery.

A specific type of personification where animals are depicted with human characteristics and behaviors.

Using deliberate understatement to emphasize a point by negating its opposite.