Definitions
Examples
Either/Or
Definitions 2
Examples 2
100
A play on words
What is a pun?
100
Hitler was not a very nice person
What is an understatement?
100
Images that explain a central idea. Motif or Symbolism
What is motif?
100
sound words
What is onomatopoeia?
100
"We're going to have a pop quiz." "That's a fantastic idea!"
What is Sarcasm/Verbal Irony?
200
Appeals to our 5 senses
What is Imagery?
200
Caricatures
What is a parody?
200
Greek word for "over-casting." Understatement or Hyperbole
What is hyperbole?
200
An expression that has been overused to the extent that it loses its original meaning
What is Cliche?
200
POW! ZIP!
What is onomatopoeia?
300
Device that uses the same first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series
What is an alliteration?
300
Apps on a smart phone
What is symbolism?
300
Two or more words close to one another repeat the same vowel sound but start with different consonants. Alliteration or Assonance
What is Assonance?
300
A figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect.
What is an oxymoron?
300
Visually Impaired, Senior Citizen
What is a euphemism?
400
Used to criticize foolishness and corruption
What is a satire?
400
Your suitcase weighs a ton!
What is a hyperbole?
400
Comparison using like or as. Simile or Metaphor
What is Simile?
400
Meant to be interpreted figuratively not literally.
What is Idiom?
400
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell
What is Allegory?
500
Metaphor+Simile=
What is an analogy?
500
A Chip on your shoulder
What is an idiom?
500
A figure of speech with a thing, idea, or an animal is given human attributes. Personification or Onomatopoeia?
What is personification?
500
Statement that appears to be self contradictory or silly but may include an underlying truth
What is a paradox?
500
"Structure of an atom is like a solar system. Nucleus is the sun and electrons are the planets revolving around their sun."
What is an analogy?
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