FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
A direct comparison that connects two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” This technique focuses on repeating consonant sounds.
What is an Alliteration?
A story with a hidden moral or political meaning
What is an Allegory?
When the opposite of what’s expected occurs,
" A fire station burns down"
What is an irony?
Descriptive language appealing to the senses
What is an Imagery?
A statement saying one thing is another, suggesting similarity without using comparison words.
What is a metaphor
The repetition of vowel sounds, as in “The light of the fire is a sight.”
What is an Assonance?
“He’s a real Romeo with the ladies.” This phrase depends on a cultural reference to convey meaning.
What is an Allusion?
Writing that criticizes society through humor
What is a satire?
"The golden sunset dripped across the horizon"
What is an Imagery?
Giving human emotions or actions to objects or natural elements.
What is a personification?
Words like “buzz,” “crash,” and “sizzle” fall into this sound-based category.
What is an Onomatopoeia?
Using one thing to represent another thing
What is a symbolism?
"Oh great! another test today"
What is a Sarcasm?
Exaggeration for effort
What is a hyperbole?
A phrase combining two contradictory ideas, as in “deafening silence.”
What is an oxymoron?
A natural pause or break in the middle of a poetic line, often marked by punctuation.
What is a Ceasura?
A statement that seems self-contradictory but contains a deeper truth, like “less is more.”
What is a Paradox?
A humorous play on words with double meaning
What is a Pun?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This device highlights contrast.
What is a juxtaposition?
An exaggerated statement used for emphasis, not meant to be taken literally.
What is a hyperbole?
When a line of poetry continues into the next line without punctuation or pause.
What is a Enjabment?
Placing two contrasting ideas side by side for emphasis or comparison.
What is a Juxtaposition?
A comparison or likeness between two things that share a common quality, often used to explain abstract ideas.
what is a Similitude?
A creative way of expressing comparison or meaning in writing.
What is a Similitude?