Sentence Types Flashcards
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between seemingly unrelated things to create a vivid and deeper understanding.
Metaphors are often used in literature to convey complex ideas more clearly.
(E.g : Time is a thief that steals our moments.)
What does simile draw a comparison between?
Two unlike things to create a vivid and deeper understanding.
Similes often use the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to make comparisons.
( E.g Her smile was as bright as the sun)
What is personification?
Attributing human qualities to non-human objects or abstract concepts.
Personification helps readers relate to non-human elements in a story.
(E.g The wind whispered secrets through the trees)
Define pathetic fallacy.
A literary device where human emotions are attributed to nature or inanimate objects.
It is often used to reflect characters’ emotions through their surroundings.
(E.g The storm raged on as he walked away, his heart full of anger)
What is an Allusion in literature?
A brief, indirect reference to a person, place, event, or text — often historical, literary, religious, or mythological — that the writer expects the reader to recognize.
Example: “He met his Waterloo when he challenged the champion.”
Explain the power of three.
A technique that uses groups of three to create patterns and meanings in writing.
This technique often makes ideas more memorable and impactful, emphasis, rhythm, and memorability.
(E.g She was smart, strong, and unstoppable.)
What is the purpose of repetition in writing?
To emphasize a rhythm or a specific effect through the repeated use of words or sentences.
Repetition can create a sense of urgency or highlight key themes.
(E.g “Alone, alone, all, all alone, alone on a wide, wide sea.”
— From The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Coleridge.
(Repetition of “alone” and “wide” highlights isolation.)
What is a rhetorical question?
A question posed to emphasize a point, create impact, or engage the audience, not meant to be answered.
Rhetorical questions often provoke thought and highlight the speaker’s perspective.
“Isn’t it time we took action?”
(The speaker doesn’t expect an answer — it’s meant to persuade.)
What does alliteration add to language?
A pleasing sound through the repetition of initial consonant sounds.
Alliteration can enhance the musical quality of writing and make it more engaging.
( E.g The wild wind whipped through the willows.”
It creates a musical or dramatic effect.)
What do superlatives highlight?
A characteristic by indicating the highest degree of an attribute.
Superlatives are often used to emphasize the importance or uniqueness of a subject.
( E.g “This is the best day of my life!”
(Other examples: worst, strongest, most important, least likely)
What affect does Motif achieve?
A recurring image, idea, symbol, or phrase in a text that helps develop the theme or mood.
Shakespeare’s plays, the recurring image of blood in Macbeth symbolizes guilt.
(Motifs help reinforce the writer’s message or emotional tone.)
