Figurative Language

Question 0

Analogy

Answer 0

A comparison of two different objects or ideas followed by and explanation to help explain one or both of them.

Question 1

Irony

Answer 1

Dramatic: a situation where the reader knows more than the characters.
Situational: a situation where the opposite of what is expected occurs.
Verbal: when someone means the opposite of what they say.

Question 2

Anaphora

Answer 2

When the same word or groups of words starts a series of phrases, clauses, or sentences.

Question 3

Antimetabole

Answer 3

Where the words from the first clause are repeated in the second, but is a different order.

Question 4

Alliteration

Answer 4

When three or more words beginning with the same sound follow each other.

Question 5

Antithesis

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Two opposite ideas place together to create balance.

Question 6

Aphorism

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A simple truth expressed in a concise yet memorable form.

Question 7

Assonance

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When three or more words with similar vowel sounds follow each other.

Question 8

Asyndeton

Answer 8

A connection of clauses without conjunction.

Question 9

Balanced Sentence

Answer 9

A sentence with multiple, similarly lengthen clauses.

Question 10

Bombast

Answer 10

To use words to grand for the occasion.

Question 11

Circumlocution

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To make a point in the most round- about way.

Question 12

Colloquial

Answer 12

The use of informal or slang terms or phrases in a speech.

Question 13

Juxtaposition

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To compare something with it’s opposite to bring out the contrast.

Question 14

Complex Sentence

Answer 14

A sentence with a least one dependent clause attached.

Question 15

Litotes

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To downplay a situation especially when it is made by discrediting it’s opposite.

Question 16

Compound- Complex Sentence

Answer 16

A sentence with at least one dependent clause and two or more independent clauses.

Question 17

Compound Sentence

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A sentence without a dependent clause with multiple independent clauses.

Question 18

Logos

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A form of persuasion where you prove your point through facts.

Question 19

Malapropism

Answer 19

To misplace a word for one that sounds similar.

Question 20

Connotation

Answer 20

The feelings and emotions connected to a specific word.

Question 21

Cumulative Sentence

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A sentence with the big idea at the opening.

Question 22

Declarative Sentence

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A sentence that announces something.

Question 23

Metaphor

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A comparison of two unrelated things.

Question 24

Metonymy

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To reference something by using an object affiliated/ connected to it.

Question 25

Diction

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The word choice of an author.

Question 26

Natural Sentence Order

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A sentence where the subject is first and the verb second.

Question 27

Oxymoron

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Using two adjectives or adverbs for one adjective, adverb, or noun that contradict each other.

Question 28

Paradox

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A seemingly contradictory statement that is, upon close examination, true.

Question 29

Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word.

Question 30

Ethos

Answer 30

A form of persuasion where one proves their credibility.

Question 31

Euphemism

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To discretely refer to something uncomfortable in a known code in order to put it gently.

Question 32

Parallelism

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Using the same sentence structure (different words with identical meanings) in repeated phrases, clauses, or sentences.

Question 33

Pathos

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A form of persuasion where one appeals to the audiences emotions.

Question 34

Allusion

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A brief reference to something well- known.

Question 35

Exclamatory Sentence

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A sentence that the expresses strong emotion.

Question 36

Extended Metaphor

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A metaphor or comparison formed throughout an entire piece or work.

Question 37

Homily

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A short speech with religious base or origin.

Question 38

Hortative Sentence

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A sentence where the purpose is to prompt action.

Question 39

Hyperbole

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An exaggeration to emphasis a point.

Question 40

Periodic Sentence

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A sentence where the main clause is found at the conclusion.

Question 41

Imagery

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Using language that conjures a complete mental image.

Question 42

Imperative Sentence

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A sentence that requests or commands something.

Question 43

Personification

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Giving objects human qualities.

Question 44

Polysyndeton

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The use of multiple conjunctions in a single sentence.

Question 45

Tone

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The attitude of the author in a work.

Question 46

Syntax

Answer 46

The way or rules used in writing.

Question 47

Interrogative Sentence

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A sentence that makes an inquiry.

Question 48

Simile

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A comparison of two disconnected objects with the use of words like or as.

Question 49

Synecdoche

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Referring to something by it's actual part.

Question 50

Syllogism

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A generalization of a group followed by a statement about a member of the group followed by a statement connecting the generalization to the member.

Question 51

Style

Answer 51

The specific figurative language and word choice chosen by a specific author.

Question 52

Satire

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A work that is based on humans' errors in society through ridiculing it.

Question 53

Pun

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The use of word that could have separate meanings.

Question 54

Inverted Sentence

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A sentence where the verb, at least in part, comes before the subject.

Question 55

Invective

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A long string of abusive language.

Question 56

Prose

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Regular speech without embellishment.

Question 57

Simple Sentence

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A sentence of with a verb and subject that has a full idea.