Figures of Speech
Used in books
Figures of Speech 2
Random
Other Literary Terms
100
Giving human traits to an inanimate object. Example" The fire ran wild"
What is Personification
100
Introduction in a story usually sets the tone.
What is Prologue
100
Words or phrases used to create a picture
What is Imagery
100
An object used to represent something more than its literal meaning. Example "The Cross"
What is Symbol
100
Comparing using Like or as.
What is simile
200
Use of an less offensive synonym for a word.
What is Euphemism
200
Something written at the end of a story to create interesting developments that happen once the major plot is over.
What is Epilogue
200
Helps create a relationship based on similarities. Example " A fish is to swimming as a bird is to flying"
What is Analogy
200
Repeating the same sound. Example"In sunshine and in shadow"
What is Assonance
200
Comparing two unlike things.
What is Metaphor
300
Use of similar consonants. Example "Happy hippos hassle happily"
What is Alliteration
300
Intense feeling while waiting for the outcome of something.
What is Suspense
300
Used in a manner to suggest two or more possible meanings. Example "I used to be a teacher, but found I didn't have enough class"
What is Puns
300
Perspective or attitude the author uses regarding a specific character or place.
What is Tone
300
Words whose very sound is close to the actual sound made. "Buzz" "Clap" "Zoom"
What is Onomatopoeia
400
Refers to a subject matter such as place event or literary work. Example "I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio's”
What is Allusion
400
Base, topic, or, focus throughout the story.
What is Theme
400
Playing with words such the meaning implied is different from the actual literal meaning. Example " A pilot with a fear of heights"
What is Irony
400
Refers to the use of the dictionary definition. Example "He is so cheap, he will not purchase anything that is not low cost"
What is Denotation
400
A huge exaggeration. Example "As big as the moon"
What is Hyperbole
500
Character in a story whose primary purpose is to create a contrast with another character.
What is Foil
500
Author creates a specific emotion perspective towards the subject of literary work.
What is Mood
500
Statement that appears to work to contradict its self. Example "Nobody goes to that restaurant, it's too crowded"
What is Paradox
500
Repeating the sound produced by consonants. Example"Crabs, crickets, and crocodiles are creepy creatures"
What is Consonance
500
Use of words or phrases that hints that something is going to happen in a story.
What is Foreshadowing
M
e
n
u