Figurative Language

Define Allusion.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

• A narrative technique that provides background information.

What is Figurative Language?

• A way of using words to create a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, including techniques like similes, metaphors, and allusions.

• A type of language that is only used in poetry and not in everyday conversation.

• A method of writing that focuses solely on factual information without any emotional context.

• A style of communication that avoids any form of comparison or symbolism.

Define Alliteration.

• Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

• Alliteration is the use of similar-sounding words at the end of lines in poetry.

• Alliteration refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words.

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

What is Personification?

• A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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

Define Idiom.

• A phrase that has a literal meaning only.

• An expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, such as 'kick the bucket' meaning to die.

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

• A grammatical structure used in formal writing.

What is Tone in literature?

• A literary device used to create suspense

• The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style

• A type of figurative language

• The main idea or theme of a literary work

What is a Simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison that implies one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as'.

Define Oxymoron.

• A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence'.

• A type of metaphor that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.

• A phrase that describes a situation that is impossible.

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 use.

• A term used to describe a new trend or fashion.

• A type of literary device that enhances creativity.

Define Hyperbole.

• A statement that is literally true and factual.

• An exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.