Figurative Language

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'living dead' or 'deafening silence.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect, like 'It's 1000 degrees outside!'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as 'Hannah’s home has heat, hopefully.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike in some way, like 'Your argument is a red herring.'

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What is metonymy?

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Metonymy is a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated, such as 'The Oval Office' referring to the U.S. President.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humor or emphasis.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, appealing to the senses.

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences, used for emphasis.