Exploring Rhetorical Figures

What is a metaphor?

• A metaphor is a synonym for a word.

• A metaphor is a type of simile.

• A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things.

• A metaphor is a literal description of an object.

Define simile and provide an example.

• A simile is a type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'the world is a stage'.

• A simile is a comparison that uses 'than'. Example: 'stronger than an ox'.

• A simile is a figure of speech that describes something without comparison. Example: 'the sun was bright'.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'as brave as a lion'.

What is personification?

• Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities.

• The use of animals in storytelling.

• A type of literary device that involves exaggeration.

• The process of giving objects a physical form.

Explain the concept of hyperbole.

• Hyperbole is a literary device used to create ambiguity.

• Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• Hyperbole is a factual statement meant to convey truth.

• Hyperbole is a type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

What does alliteration refer to?

• Repetition of vowel sounds in a sequence of words.

• Use of metaphors in poetry.

• A type of rhyme scheme in sonnets.

• Repetition of initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Describe an oxymoron with an example.

• Silent noise

• Deafening silence

• Bright darkness

• Bitter sweet

What is the purpose of anaphora in writing?

• To provide a summary of the text.

• To introduce new characters in a narrative.

• The purpose of anaphora in writing is to create emphasis and enhance the rhythm of the text.

• To confuse the reader and obscure meaning.

Define irony and its types.

• Irony refers to a situation where everything is straightforward and clear.

• Irony is a type of humor that only includes puns.

• Irony is a literary technique that has no specific types.

• Irony is a rhetorical device with types including verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony.

What is a rhetorical question?

• A rhetorical question is a type of question that seeks factual information.

• A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

• A rhetorical question is a question that is always answered by someone else.

• A rhetorical question is a question that must be answered immediately.

Explain the difference between synecdoche and metonymy.

• Synecdoche uses part-whole relationships, while metonymy uses associations.

• Synecdoche refers to a type of metaphor, while metonymy is a form of simile.

• Synecdoche involves using synonyms, whereas metonymy involves antonyms.

• Synecdoche is used in poetry, while metonymy is used in prose.