Some Figures of Speech
| In Section “A” I list certain of the more common figures of speech. In Section “B” I list definitions of those figures of speech. In Section “C” I match definitions from Section “B” with the terms of Section “A.” This formatting will be awkward, forcing you to scroll up and down on your computer screen a great deal. I suggest that, if you can, you print out section “A” and Section “B,” place them side-by-side, and mark the identifying letters of Section “B” to terms of Section “A,” then compare your answers to the list of Section “C.” | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Section A
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Section B
A. The use of words that is the opposite of the literal meaning B. Repetition of the letter “s” (a form of alliteration) C. Switching place of syllables within two words of a sentence yielding amusement D. A comparison E. Use of exaggerated terms for emphasis F. Comparison between two things modified using like or as G. Superfluous repetition of the same sense in different words H. Repetition of vowel sounds I. Repetition of consonant sounds J. Words identical with each other in pronunciation but with difference in meanings and spelling K. Word that imitates a real sound L. Substitution of a less offensive or more agreeable term for another M. Ridiculous misuse of words, especially through confusion caused by resemblances in sound N. Statement which bears no relationship to the context preceding O. Applying animal characteristics to humans or gods P. To intimate or hint Q. A sentence which reads the same backwards or forward R. Opposite or contradictory ideas or terms are combined S. Words with same spelling but with different pronunciation and meaning T. A word or phrase made from another by rearranging its letters U. A word whose meaning is the opposite of another word V. A contrast or opposition of thoughts W. An argument or form of reasoning in which two statements or premises are made and a logical conclusion is drawn from them X. One thing is likened to another Y. Words having the same or nearly the same meaning Z. The repetition of an initial sound, usually a consonant, in two or more words in a phrase or line of poetry AA. A tunting, sneering, cutting, or caustic remark BB. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd but actually may be true in fact |
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Section C
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