Figurative Language

What is symbolism?

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

• Symbolism is a literary device that involves the use of metaphors and similes exclusively.

• Symbolism refers to the practice of using only literal meanings in writing and art.

• Symbolism is a technique used to create confusion and ambiguity in literature.

What is a pun?

• A form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

• A type of joke that relies on physical comedy.

• A literary device that involves exaggeration for emphasis.

• A rhyme scheme used in poetry.

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• A statement that contradicts itself but reveals a truth.

What is a cliché?

• A unique and original idea that is widely accepted.

• An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality and impact due to excessive repetition.

• A new trend that is gaining popularity quickly.

• A type of literary device used to create suspense.

What is imagery in literature?

• Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

• Imagery is a type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• Imagery is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in a narrative.

• Imagery is a technique used to create suspense and tension in a story.

What is onomatopoeia?

• A type of poetry that uses rhyme and meter

• Words that phonetically imitate the sound they describe

• A literary device that involves exaggeration

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things

What is personification?

• A literary device where human characteristics are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

• A technique used to create vivid imagery through detailed descriptions.

• A form of exaggeration used for emphasis in writing.

• A method of comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

What is an idiom?

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things directly.

• A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

• A grammatical structure used to form complex sentences.

• A synonym for a common saying or proverb.

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for rhythm and emphasis.

• A literary device that involves the use of similar sounding words to create a musical effect.

• A technique used in writing to create vivid imagery through descriptive language.

• The use of contrasting ideas or themes to highlight differences.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.