Figures Of Speech Flashcards
We uses figures of speech to
Create images or mind-pictures in order to express ourselves visually, imaginatively and powerfully
Literal or denotive language is
Factual
Comparisons figures of speech examples
Simile, metaphor, personification, apostrophe, allusion
Simile
Is a direct comparison that always contain the words like or as
Metaphor
A comparison without the use of as and like. A metaphor refers to one person or object(as) being(like) another. The comparison is rather implied rather than stated directly
Extended metaphors
Recurring metaphors or analogies.they are extended over a passage or throughout the poem
mixed metaphors
incompatible terms used to describe the same object or event.mixed metaphors should be avoided as they contradict one another.
personification
give human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas. they are both inidrect comparison
apostrophe
an abstract idea,an animate object or person who is no longer living is addressed or spoken to as if were human
sound devices
alliteration,assonance,onomatopoeia,rhyme
aliteration
repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words,highlights the expression of movement
assonance
repetition of vowel sounds .short vowels create a mood of speed,vitality,joy or suspense,long vowels sounds slow down the pace and temper the mood
onomatopoeia
uses words that imitate and reproduce real life sounds or action. The sound effect heightens the visual effect.
rhyme
depends on the sound ,rather than the written word.it is used for effect.
contradictions
figures of speech that appear to contan conflicting or opposing ideas
oxymoron
places two seemingly contradicting words next to each other .this evokes a powerful image. eg.pretty ugly
irony
implies the opposite of what is said. the intention is for the opposite to be understood. it is the tone which tempers or convey this meaning. it is a type of humor
situational irony
opposite of what is expected occurs
dramatic irony
audience has knowledge of something of which actors are unaware. this technique heightens tension and expectation
satire
sharp wit,irony or sarcasm used to highlight,expose or ridicule human,social or political weaknesses. they aim to change the situation educate and entertain through humor
exxageration and understatement figures of speeech
hyperbole,euphemism
hyperbole
over exaggeration and not meant to be taken literal. it aims to create humor or emphasize a point
euphemism
expresses an unpleasant or uncomfortable situation in a more sensetive kind and tactful mannner. the purpose is to soften the blow , protect feelings or to be politically correct.
rheotorical questions
expects no answer. used to make apoint and to strengthen his arguement.
malapropism
unitentional use of incorrect,similar sounding words.
parody
when a person closely imitates an author’s style or work in order to ridicule or to provide comic effects.
formal language
language needed in situations which demand respect. the tone may be serious/polite
informal language
modern language used in everyday speech when less formality is required. the tone is warm and friendly
sensationalism
delibarate use of dramatic words in order to excite ,horrify or to capture interest.
prefix
change meaning of a word by putting something before or after the root.
prefixes may create
new words or antonyms
anti
against
co
with ;together
en
take in
ex
out of;previous
mal
bad
fore
in front
mis
not;incorrect
non
not
mono
one
post
after
pre
before
poly
many
re
again
un
not
suffix
word endings , the modify the meaning to whuch they are connected and often change parts of speech
able
able to be
al
forms adjective
dom
forms abstract idea
ish
like ,having the nature of
less
without
ology
the science of
sion
forms nouns
