Definitions
Examples
Irony
100
"But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun! Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief."
What is Extended Metaphor
100
“Today was a very cold and bitter day, as cold and bitter as a cup of hot chocolate; if the cup of hot chocolate had vinegar added to it and were placed in a refrigerator for several hours.”
What is Verbal Irony
200
A sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a non doctrinal nature
What is Homily
200
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
What is Juxtaposition
200
A difference between expectation and occurrence
What is Situational Irony
300
Obvious and Intentional Exaggeration
What is Hyperbole
300
Each time he turned, sought her out, and stabbed her again.
What is Loose Sentence
300
“I Think We’re Going to Win”: Bernie on ABC’s “This Week”
What is Dramatic Irony
400
to use figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
What is Imagery
400
Seared in flames of withering injustice
What is Metaphor
500
Of relating to or characterized by insult or abuse
What is Invective
500
Referring to those who work in the white house as the Oval Office.
What is Metonymy