figures of speech Flashcards
expressions that uses word or phrases to achieve effects beyond the ordinary language
figures of speech
a specific comparison between 2 dissimilar elements using the words “like” or “as”
simile
word or phrase denoting one kind of idea or object in place of another word or phrase for the purpose of suggesting likeness between the 2 and to give added meaning to one of the things being compared
metaphor
wherein inanimate objects and abstract ideas are given human attributes
personification
replaces the name of a thing with the name of a thing of something else with whi9ch is closely associated
metonymy
a literary device in which a part of something represents the whole, or it may use a whole to represent a part
synecdoche
involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis
hyperbole
derived from a greek word meaning simple
litotes
employs an understatement by using double negatives, in other words, a positive statement expressed by negating its opposite expressions
litotes
words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words.
irony
3 types of irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
from the greek word paradoxon
paradox
contrary to expectations, existing belief, or perceived opinion
paradox
which two ideas are joined to create an effect.
oxymoron
a combination of an adjective proceeded by a noun with contrasting meanings
oxymoron
