Group 5 - Evan, Chris, Matthew

Question 1

Metaphor

Answer 1

A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to a thing or action which is literally not applicable.

(e.g. “It’s raining cats and dogs.”)

Question 2

Metonym

Answer 2

An expression used as a substitute for something else that is closely associated.

(e.g. The term ‘the crown’ refers to the king or queen.)

Question 3

Motif

Answer 3

A dominant or recurring idea in a text.

e.g. Christmas and tradition is a motif in A Christmas Carol.

Question 4

Onomatopoeia

Answer 4

A word that describes a sound and mimics the sound of the object or action when it refers to when it is spoken.

(e.g. boom, clang)

Question 5

Oxymoron

Answer 5

Two terms that contradict each other.

e.g. “Awfully good.”

Question 6

Paradox

Answer 6

A statement that contradicts common sense, but might be true.

(e.g. “This is the beginning of the end.”)

Question 7

Personification

Answer 7

Human characteristics applied to something non-human.

e.g. “Lightning danced across the sky.”

Question 8

Polysyndeton

Answer 8

Repetition of the same conjunction used in a list.

e.g. “In fire and blood and anguish.” - An Inspector Calls

Question 9

Point of View

Answer 9

A position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated.

(https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zqwycdm/revision/2)

Question 10

Zoomorphism

Answer 10

Assigning a person or event with animal characteristics.

e.g. “He’ll hunt you down and eat you alive.”