Definitions #1
A comparison that uses like or as.
What is a simile?
When several examples of something are mentioned, often consecutively (in a row).
What is listing?
E.g. twinkle, crash, boom...
What are examples of onomatopoeia?
E.g. Bro is glazing him like a Krispy Kreme.
What is an example of simile?
E.g. Omg, I'm 💀
What is an example of symbolism?
A direct comparison, without using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
Giving non-human things human characteristics.
What is personification?
A wonderful bird is the pelican
It's beak can fit more than it's belly can!
What is an example of rhyme?
E.g. The beat went skyaaa!
What is an example of onomatopoeia?
E.g. Let him cook.
What is an example of metaphor?
A question that doesn't need to be answered.
What is a rhetorical question?
A piece of writing that is told directly from the author's perspective (often using pronouns like "I" or "we").
What is first person perspective?
Delilah's alarm sounded at 7am. She was not pleased to greet the morning.
What an example of third person perspective?
E.g. Brainrot.
What is an example of slang?
E.g. Bro has infinite rizz.
What is an example of hyperbole?
Saying something that may be considered harsh or offensive in a gentler way (eg: my uncle passed away).
What is a euphemism?
A humorous play on words, eg: "I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!".
What is a pun?
The car slithered on the wet road.
What is an example of a metaphor.
E.g. The intrusive thoughts won.
What is an example of personification?
E.g. I feel seen.
What is an example of emotive language?
The underlying feelings or associations attached to something, separate from its literal meaning.
What are connotations?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of a series of words.
What is alliteration?
I'm so hungry I could eat the table!
What is an example of hyperbole?
E.g. He was unalived.
What is an example of a euphemism?
E.g. Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss.
What is an example of alliteration?