WORD CLASSIFICATION Flashcards
What does the term ‘onomatopoeia’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
Words that imitate the sound they represent
What is the definition of ‘juxtaposition’ in English Language AQA terminology?
Placing two elements side by side to highlight their differences
True or False: Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
True
What does ‘colloquial language’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
Informal language used in everyday conversation
What is the definition of ‘pathetic fallacy’ in English Language AQA terminology?
Attributing human emotions to nature or inanimate objects
What does ‘sibilance’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
Repetition of ‘s’ sounds in a sentence
What is the purpose of ‘irony’ in English Language AQA terminology?
To convey a meaning that is opposite of the literal meaning
Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable is called ______.’
Metaphor
What does the term ‘euphemism’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
Substitution of a mild or vague expression for a harsh or blunt one
Define the term ‘hyperbole’ in English Language AQA terminology.
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
True or False: ‘Personification’ is giving human characteristics to non-human objects or animals.
True
What is the definition of ‘imagery’ in English Language AQA terminology?
Language that appeals to the senses
What does ‘synecdoche’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole
What is the purpose of ‘oxymoron’ in English Language AQA terminology?
To combine contradictory terms for effect
Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa is called ______.’
Metonymy
What does the term ‘assonance’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
Define the term ‘onomatopoeia’ in English Language AQA terminology.
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
True or False: ‘Allusion’ is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.
True
What is the definition of ‘sarcasm’ in English Language AQA terminology?
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt
What does ‘colloquialism’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
A word or phrase used in everyday conversation
What is the purpose of ‘paradox’ in English Language AQA terminology?
To create a seemingly contradictory situation
Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a seemingly contradictory or absurd statement is actually true or makes sense is called ______.’
Paradox
What does the term ‘cliché’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
An overused expression that has lost its originality
Define the term ‘euphony’ in English Language AQA terminology.
Pleasing or harmonious sounds in speech or writing
True or False: ‘Antithesis’ is a rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.
True
What is the definition of ‘onomatopoeia’ in English Language AQA terminology?
The use of words whose sound suggests their meaning
What does ‘ellipsis’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
The omission of words in a sentence for brevity
What is the purpose of ‘irony’ in English Language AQA terminology?
To create a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs
Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to suggest a likeness between two things is called ______.’
Simile
What does the term ‘syntactic parallelism’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
Repetition of sentence structure for emphasis
Define the term ‘pun’ in English Language AQA terminology.
A play on words that have similar sounds but different meanings
True or False: ‘Metonymy’ is a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.
True
What is the definition of ‘alliteration’ in English Language AQA terminology?
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words
What does ‘anaphora’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
What is the purpose of ‘metaphor’ in English Language AQA terminology?
To make a direct comparison between two unlike things
Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms in a brief phrase is called ______.’
Oxymoron
What does the term ‘sibilance’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
Repetition of ‘s’ or ‘sh’ sounds in poetry or prose
Define the term ‘paradox’ in English Language AQA terminology.
A statement that seems contradictory or absurd but may reveal a truth
True or False: ‘Cliché’ is an expression or idea that is overused and lacks originality.
True
What is the definition of ‘assonance’ in English Language AQA terminology?
Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
What does ‘epizeuxis’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
The repetition of a word for emphasis
What is the purpose of ‘euphemism’ in English Language AQA terminology?
To soften or make less harsh a statement
Fill in the blank: ‘A figure of speech in which a part is substituted for the whole or vice versa is called ______.’
Synecdoche
What does the term ‘antithesis’ refer to in English Language AQA terminology?
The contrast of ideas by the parallel arrangement of words
True or False: ‘Allusion’ is a brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, or literary significance.
True
What is the definition of ‘anaphora’ in English Language AQA terminology?
Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
What is the purpose of ‘sarcasm’ in English Language AQA terminology?
To mock or convey contempt through irony
