CHAPTER Flashcards
A stated comparison (usually
formed with “like” or “as”)
between two fundamentally
dissimilar things that have
certain qualities in common.
SIMILE
An implied comparison
between two unlike
things that actually
have something
important in common. (Without the use of as or like)
METAPHOR
An inanimate object or
abstraction is endowed
with human qualities or
abilities.
PERSONIFICATION
A brief and indirect
reference to a person, place,
thing or idea of historical,
cultural, literary or political
significance.
ALLUSION
Breaking off discourse to
address some absent
person or thing, some
abstract quality, an
inanimate object, or a
nonexistent character.
Apostrophe
The use of words to convey the
opposite of their literal meaning.
A statement or situation where
the meaning is contradicted by
the appearance or presentation of
the idea.
IRONY
occurs when a
speaker’s intention is the
opposite of what he or she is
saying.
Verbal Irony
occurs when the actual result of a
situation is totally different
from what you’d expect the
result to be.
Situational Irony
occurs when the audience knows
a key piece of information that a character in a play, movie or novel does not.
Dramatic Irony
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences, phrases, or clauses. Adds rhythm to the text and allows writers to convey,emphasize, and reinforce
meaning.
Anaphora
An extravagant statement; the use of exaggerated terms for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect.
Hyperbole
Incongruous or contradictory
terms appear side by side.
EX: act naturally, random order,
original copy, found missing,
alone together, criminal
justice, old news, peace
force
Oxymoron
A statement that appears to
contradict itself. (Sentences)
Paradox
