Figurative Language and Irony Flashcard

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite. For example, saying 'What a pleasant day' during a storm.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

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What is cosmic irony?

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Cosmic irony refers to the idea that fate or the universe is indifferent to human desires, often leading to unexpected outcomes.

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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.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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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 'jumbo shrimp'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used for poetic effect.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the effect of hyperbole in language?

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Hyperbole emphasizes a point or conveys strong feelings by exaggerating the truth.