Day 2 — Parts of Speech and Figurative Language

What is a conjunction?

A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses; FANBOYS = for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

What is a simile?

A comparison between two things using like or as.

Why use a simile?

To add depth and emphasize an idea for the reader or listener.

What is a metaphor?

A comparison between unlike things that share an important quality.

Why use a metaphor?

To emphasize qualities and make an idea clearer or more effective.

What is hyperbole?

Extreme exaggeration used to make a point.

Why use hyperbole?

To emphasize an idea or make a point.

What is an oxymoron?

Two contradictory words placed together, such as bittersweet or deafening silence.

Why use an oxymoron?

To highlight a contradiction or create ironic humor.

What is personification?

Giving human characteristics to an object, idea, or animal.

Why use personification?

To make descriptions vivid and help readers respond emotionally to nonhuman things.

What is a euphemism?

A polite expression replacing something harsh or unpleasant.

Why use a euphemism?

To soften the meaning when discussing unpleasant or sensitive topics.

What is a pun?

A joke using a word with multiple meanings or words that sound alike.

What is onomatopoeia?

A word that imitates a sound, such as bang, buzz, splash, or boom.

Why use onomatopoeia?

To make writing more descriptive and help readers imagine sounds.

What is assonance?

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

Why use assonance?

To draw attention to and emphasize certain words or ideas.

What is alliteration?

The repetition of the same beginning consonant sound in nearby words.

What is anaphora?

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of sentences or clauses.

Why use anaphora?

To persuade, inspire, motivate, encourage, and create rhythm.

What is synecdoche?

Using a part to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part.