Figurative Language
the comparison of two things that are not related to make an emphasis; usually uses like or as
what is a simile?
when the author of an essay significantly alters his or her diction, syntax, or both
what is shift?
the duplication, either exact or approximate, of any element of language such as a sound, word, phrase, clause, sentence, or grammatical pattern
refers to the spectators, listeners, and intended readers of a writing, performance, or speech
what is audience?
describes the author's attitude toward their material, audience, or both
what is tone?
a figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things; makes writing more vivid and thought provoking
what is a metaphor?
what is diction?
the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive lines or sentences
what is anaphora?
a way of persuading an audience with evidence and reasoning to believe a certain concept
what is argument?
the contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant
what is irony?
the repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants
what is alliteration?
a type of sentence in which the main idea (independent clause) comes first, followed by dependent grammatical units such as phrases and clauses.
what is a loose sentence?
refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity
what is parallelism?
a direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known such as an event, book, etc and can be historical, literary, religious, etc
what is an allusion?
the act of using a word or symbol to signify an explicit meaning or set of meanings
what is denotation?
a figure of speech in which the author presents or describes concepts, animals, or inanimate objects by giving them human attributes or emotions
what is personification?
a principle demanding that the parts of any composition be arranged so that the meaning of the whole may be immediately clear and intelligible
what is coherence?
when two normally unassociated ideas, words, or phrases are placed next (or close) to each other for comparison or contrast; creates an element of surprise and wit
what is juxtaposition?
anything that represents itself and stands for something else, represents something more abstract
what is symbolism?
a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept
what is euphemism?
the sensory details or figurative language used to describe, bring out emotion, or represent abstractions. this form of figurative language can use the five senses or bring out a deeper visual meaning to the writing
what is imagery?
consists of omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses
what is asyndeton?
a figure of balance in which two contrasting ideas are intentionally juxtaposed, usually through parallel structure; a contrasting of opposing ideas in adjacent phrases, clauses, or sentences
what is an antithesis?
an issue, problem, or situation that causes or prompts someone to write or speak
what is exigence?
the word, clause, or phrase referred to by a pronoun
what is an antecedent?