Figures of Speech

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

Comparison using “like” or “as”

Question 2

Metaphor

Answer 2

Comparison not using “like” or “as”

Question 3

Allegory

Answer 3

Sometimes described as an extended metaphor. Describes one set of relationships and connections in terms of another.

Question 4

Personification

Answer 4

Something that isn’t a person/inanimate described as if it is or acts animate/

Question 5

Anthropomorphism

Answer 5

Similar to personification. Used when God is represented in human aspects.

Question 6

Zoomorphism

Answer 6

Similar to anthropomorphism. Used when God (or humans) is represented in animal aspects.

Question 7

Metonymy

Answer 7

Refers to something by referring to something associated or connected
with it (but is not an inherent part). (“the ends of the earth” referring to people on the farthest parts”)

Question 8

Synecdoche

Answer 8

Refer to the whole by referring to the part or to the part by referring to the whole.

Question 9

Hyperbole

Answer 9

Overstatement or exaggeration for effect

Question 10

Merism (or Merismus)

Answer 10

Refers to a complete
entity by referring to its parts. Often this consists of a pair that
represents the whole, such as heaven and earth.