Figurative Language

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.

• The use of metaphors and similes to enhance the meaning of a text.

• A technique where the same vowel sound is repeated in a series of words.

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 involves the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

• Imagery is a narrative technique that focuses on character development.

What is a theme in literature?

• A theme is a character's journey throughout the story.

• A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting broader human experiences or societal issues.

• A theme is the setting where the story takes place.

• A theme is the author's writing style and tone.

What is an oxymoron?

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

• 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 onomatopoeia?

• A literary device that uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

• Words that phonetically imitate or resemble the sound they describe, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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

• A type of rhyme that occurs at the end of lines in poetry.

What is figurative language?

• A form of expression that uses words or phrases in a way that deviates from their literal interpretation to convey complex meanings, create imagery, or evoke emotions.

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

• A straightforward way of communicating ideas without any embellishments or metaphors.

• A language that is used exclusively in scientific writing.

What is an idiom?

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things

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

• A grammatical structure used in formal writing

• A synonym for a common saying

What is personification?

• A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A technique where human traits are given to animals or objects.

• A form of writing that focuses on the author's feelings.

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

What is a pun?

• A type of joke that relies on physical comedy.

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

• A serious statement made to convey a deep meaning.

• A literary device used to create suspense in a story.

What is tone in literature?

• Tone refers to the author's attitude or emotional quality conveyed through their choice of words and style in a literary work.

• Tone is the main theme or subject of a literary work.

• Tone describes the setting and background of a story.

• Tone is the sequence of events in a narrative.