FIGURES OF SPEECH

Simile

A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as" to highlight similarities.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as," suggesting that one is the other.

Personification

A figure of speech that attributes human characteristics or qualities to non-human entities or objects.

Hyperbole

A figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or effect.

Onomatopoeia

A figure of speech in which words are used to imitate sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, such as "buzz" or "clang."

Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words or syllables, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as "deafening silence" or "bittersweet," to create a unique expression.

Irony

A figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humorous or emphatic effect.

verbal irony

A form of irony where a speaker says one thing but means another, often with a humorous or sarcastic intent.

situational irony

A type of irony in which the outcome is incongruous with what was expected, often leading to a surprising twist.

dramatic irony

A form of irony where the audience knows more about a situation than the characters, creating tension or humor.

Euphemism

A figure of speech that replaces a harsh or blunt term with a more mild or indirect expression, often to soften the impact.

Pun

A form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

Anaphora

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences, often used for emphasis.

Apostrophe

A figure of speech in which a speaker addresses an absent person, an abstract idea, or a thing, often to express strong emotion.

Synecdoche

a figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa, often employed to create vivid imagery.

Metonymy

a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated, often used to create a more vivid or impactful expression.

Allusion

an indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work, often used to enrich the meaning of a text.