aice lang figurative language

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Metonymy

A figure of speech that replaces the name of one thing with the name of something closely associated with it, such as referring to the White House when mentioning the U.S. government.

Allusion

An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature that holds significance in a particular context. Ex: referring to someone as “a Romeo”

Synecdoche

A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole, or vice versa, such as using "sails" to refer to a whole ship.

Subjective

A term that describes perspectives, feelings, or interpretations that are based on personal opinions rather than objective facts.

Objective

A term that describes perspectives, facts, or interpretations that are based on observable phenomena and can be verified rather than influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. (ex: i have a dream… i have a dream…)

Polysyndeton

Using many conjunctions for emphasis
Example: “and this and that and the other”

Paradox

 A statement that seems contradictory but reveals the truth
Example: “Less is more”

Connotation

The emotional or cultural meaning of a word
Example: “home” suggests warmth and comfort

Colloquialism

Informal language or slang
Example: “gonna,” “y’all”

Denotation

 The literal, dictionary definition of a word

Asyndeton

Omitting conjunctions for speed or impact
Example: “I came, I saw, I conquered”

Antedone

A figure of speech where an effect is mentioned before its cause (rare term)

Antithesis

Two opposite ideas placed close together
Example: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”

Sarcasm

Saying the opposite of what you mean to mock or criticize

Symbolism

Using objects or actions to represent larger ideas
Example: a dove symbolizing peace

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses

Point of View (POV)

The perspective from which a story is told
(1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person)

Simile

Comparing using like or as
Example: “as brave as a lion”

Metaphor

Direct comparison without like/as
Example: “time is a thief”

Understatement

Making something seem less important than it is
Example: calling a disaster “a bit of trouble”

Hyperbole

Extreme exaggeration for emphasis
Example: “I’ve told you a million times”

Irony

 A contrast between expectation and reality
(verbal, situational, dramatic)

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metonymy

linking verbs

verbs that can connect ideas to one another
EX: The soup smells delicious.
She is a great artist
He became a doctor

helping verbs

support main verbs to show tense, mood, or voice
EX:(am, is, are, was, were) OR (do, does, did), and have (have, has, had), plus modals like can, could, may, might, must, will, would, shall, should.

indefinite articles

The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known.

definite article

The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader.