figurative lang Flashcards
the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
Alliteration
an implied or indirect reference especially in literature
Allusion
a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
Analogy
exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
Caricature
incongruity between a situation developed in a drama and the accompanying words or actions that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play
Dramatic Irony
interruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or literary work) by interjection of events of earlier occurrence
Flashback
nterruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or novel) by interjection of events of future occurrence
Flashforward
an indication of what is to come
Foreshadowing
exaggeration
Hyperbole
mental images from descriptive words
Imagery
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them
Metaphor
a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
especially : a dominant idea or central theme
Motif
a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true
Paradox
a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
Parody
the usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound
Pun
the act or an instance of repeating or being repeated
Repetition
figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses)
Simile
when the outcome of a situation is contrary to or different from what is expected
Situational Irony
using words to convey a meaning that is opposite to or markedly different from their literal interpretation
Verbal Irony
