Untitled Flashcards Set

Alliteration – The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words.

• Example: The slithering snake slid silently through the silver grass.

Allusion – A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

• Example: His strength was Herculean, lifting the heavy boxes with ease.

Analogy – A comparison between two different things to highlight a similarity.

• Example: Finding the perfect outfit for the event was like finding a needle in a haystack.

Aphorism – A short, witty statement expressing a general truth or piece of wisdom.

• Example: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Caricature – A description that exaggerates or distorts certain features for comic or dramatic effect.

• Example: His nose was so long and pointy, it looked like a sword waiting to duel.

Dramatic Irony – When the audience knows something that the characters do not.

• Example: In the horror movie, the audience knew the killer was hiding behind the door, but the character happily walked inside.

Flashback – A scene that interrupts the present action to show an earlier event.

• Example: As she held the old photograph, she was transported back to the summer of her childhood, running through the fields with her best friend.

Flashforward – A scene that jumps ahead in time to reveal a future event.

• Example: He closed his eyes and suddenly saw himself standing on stage, receiving the award he had always dreamed of.

Foreshadowing – Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

• Example: The dark clouds gathering over the castle hinted at the storm to come.

Hyperbole – Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.

• Example: I was so hungry, I could eat a horse!

Imagery – Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

• Example: The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air, its golden crust glistening under the warm kitchen light.

Metaphor – A direct comparison between two unrelated things without using "like" or "as."

• Example: Her voice was music to his ears.

Motif – A recurring element, symbol, or theme in a story.

• Example: In the novel, the recurring image of a broken clock symbolized lost time.

Paradox – A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.

• Example: "The only constant in life is change."

Parody – A humorous or exaggerated imitation of a work, person, or genre.

• Example: The movie was a parody of superhero films, poking fun at their over-the-top action sequences.

Pun – A play on words that exploits multiple meanings for a humorous effect.

• Example: The bike couldn't stand on its own because it was two-tired.

Repetition – The deliberate use of the same word or phrase for emphasis.

• Example: "I have a dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up."

Simile – A comparison between two different things using "like" or "as."

• Example: Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Situational Irony – When the opposite of what is expected happens.

• Example: A fire station burns down.

Verbal Irony – When someone says one thing but means the opposite (often sarcasm).

• Example: After stepping into a puddle, she sighed, "Well, this is just great!"