Figures of speech

Question 1

Antitheis

Answer 1

Compares and contradicts ideas within a sentence
- a mouse in stature, a lion in stength

Question 2

Oxymoron

Answer 2

Places two seemingly contrdictory words next to each other
- painful pride
- ugly relief

Question 3

Paradox

Answer 3

Seemingly absurd or contradictory statement which is analysed to be true
- kill him with kindness

Question 4

Irony

Answer 4

Implies the opposite of what is said
- I can’t wait for my detention of friday

Question 5

Sarcasm

Answer 5

Implies the opposite of hat is said, however mean
- You must have worked very hard to be bottom of the class

Question 6

Satire

Answer 6

Sharp wit, irony, sarcasm intended to expose social or political weakness; to educate through humour
- Zapiro comics

Question 7

Parody

Answer 7

Immitation or exaggeration of other texts
- parody music videos

Question 8

Hyperbole

Answer 8

Over-exaggeration, not to be taken seriously
- I’m so hungry I could eat a horse

Question 9

Euphemism

Answer 9

Approaches uncomfortable topic in a sensitive manner
- He passed away

Question 10

Innuendo

Answer 10

A disapproving remark which hints at something, without stating it directly.
- Q: How did you like my production?
- A: The sets were beutiful

Question 11

Puns

Answer 11

Clever play on words, similar in sound but have different meaning
- Q: Why did the tennis player have insomnia?
- A: There was a raquet (racket) in the room

Question 12

Synechdoche

Answer 12

A part used for a whole or a whole used for a part
- My heart grived when the puppy died
- Australia won the cricket

Question 13

Metonymy

Answer 13

Something associated with the object represents the object
- The hotel had an excellent table (the food was very good)

Question 14

Malapropism

Answer 14

The unintentional use of incorrect, similar sounding words.
- I ensure you that this is correct (assure)