Dann Syntax, Diction, Lit Term Review 2021

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What is Verbal Irony?

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A figure of speech where the speaker says one thing but means another, often used to convey sarcasm.

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What is Metonymy?

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A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

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What is Synecdoche?

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A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa.

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What is Assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, often used in poetry to create rhythm.

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What is Consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity, often used to enhance the musical quality of language.

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What is Alliteration?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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Example of Verbal Irony: 'I'm not upset!' said Jimmy with his eyes narrowed and fists clenched.

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This statement is ironic because Jimmy's body language contradicts his words.

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Example of Metonymy: 'The restaurant has been slow with its service lately.'

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Here, 'restaurant' refers to the staff or service, not the physical building.

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Example of Synecdoche: 'What's the head count?'

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In this phrase, 'head' refers to people, representing the whole group.

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Example of Synecdoche: 'The boy is in good hands.'

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Here, 'hands' refers to caregivers, representing the people taking care of him.