Thai Language and Literature: Figures of Speech and Communication

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers Thai figures of speech (โวหารภาพพจน์), basic reading comprehension terms (ใจความสำคัญ vs พลความ), and the traditional literary moods (รสวรรณคดี) as found in the lecture notes.

โวหารภาพพจน์ (Figures of Speech)

Rhetorical devices used to create imagery and enhance meaning in communication.

สัญลักษณ์ (Symbol)

A figure of speech where one thing represents another, such as using a star.

อุปมา (Simile)

A comparison between two things using linking words such as เหมือน, ดุจ, or ราวกับ.

อุปลักษณ์ (Metaphor)

A direct comparison stating one thing is another, such as 'เธอคือดอกไม้' (She is a flower).

บุคคลาธิษฐาน (Personification)

Attributing human characteristics, traits, or actions to non-living things or abstract concepts.

อติพจน์ (Hyperbole)

An intentional exaggeration that goes beyond the truth or reality for emphasis.

สัทพจน์ (Onomatopoeia)

The use of words that imitate natural sounds, such as 'เปาะแปะ' or 'โครม'.

นามนัย (Metonymy)

Using a part or a related attribute to represent a whole, such as 'ไตรรงค์' (Trirong) representing Thailand.

ใจความสำคัญ (Main Idea)

The core message or the primary point that the author intends to communicate.

พลความ (Supporting Details)

Secondary information that expands, explains, or provides examples for the main idea.

การโน้มน้าวใจ (Persuasion)

The use of language to convince an audience to believe or act in a certain way, often by demonstrating benefits and building credibility.

เสาวรจนี (Saowarojanee)

A Thai literary mood (รสวรรณคดี) focused on praising beauty.

นารีปราโมทย์ (Naree Pramote)

A Thai literary mood (รสวรรณคดี) focused on expressing love or flirting.

พิโรธวาทัง (Phirot Watang)

A Thai literary mood (รสวรรณคดี) used to express anger, resentment, or frustration.

สัลลาปังคพิสัย (Sallapangka Phisai)

A Thai literary mood (รสวรรณคดี) used to express sadness, sorrow, or grief.