Figures of Speech
This figure of speech compares two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
Simile
The main character in a story is called the _____.
protagonist
This appeal uses logic, facts, and evidence.
Logos
An author who wants to explain or give facts is trying to _____. (Inform, persuade, entertain, argue)
Inform
A word that has a similar meaning to another word is a _____.
Synonym
This figure of speech gives human qualities to nonhuman things.
Personification
The time and place where a story occurs is called the _____.
Setting
This appeal focuses on emotions and feelings.
Pathos
An author who wants to convince the reader is trying to _____.
Persuade
A word that has the opposite meaning is a _____.
Antonym
“I’ve told you a million times” is an example of this figure of speech.
Hyperbole
The problem or struggle in a story is known as the _____.
Conflict
This appeal establishes the speaker’s credibility or trustworthiness.
Ethos
An author who wants to amuse or tell a story is trying to _____.
entertain
he dictionary definition of a word is its _____ meaning.
denotative
Repeating the same beginning sound in a phrase like “wild and windy weather” is called this.
alliteration
The turning point or most intense moment of a story is the _____.
Climax
Statistics and data are most closely connected to this appeal.
Logos
A speech arguing for a change in laws is an example of this purpose.
Persuade
The feelings or emotions associated with a word are its _____ meaning.
Connotative
Language that appeals to the five senses is known as this.
Imagery
The lesson or message of a story is called the _____.
Theme
A speaker sharing personal experience to gain trust is using this appeal.
Ethos
A textbook is most often written to _____.
Inform
Clues in a sentence that help you figure out a word’s meaning are called _____.
Context Clues