Study sets matching "figurative language ap literature"
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Allegory
Allusion
Anachronism
Antithesis
An extended metaphor in which the characters, places, and obje…
A reference to something else in culture: typically literary,…
When something is misplaced in time, but intended to make a po…
A contrast of two equal ideas
Allegory
An extended metaphor in which the characters, places, and obje…
Allusion
A reference to something else in culture: typically literary,…
Abstract
Allusion
Analogy
Apostrophe
ideas or general qualities of things, lacking vivid detail
a reference to something literary, mythological, biblical, the…
a comparison of two different things which are similar in some…
a device used wherein a character addresses a dead, absent, or…
Abstract
ideas or general qualities of things, lacking vivid detail
Allusion
a reference to something literary, mythological, biblical, the…
Literally
Examples of literal statements
Figuratively
Examples of figurative statements
Words function exactly as defined.
Trevor Noah is a comedian. Jon Stewart is a man. Donald Trump…
A statement where the speaker has to figure out what it "actua…
I've got your back. He was her Prince Charming. It was a turn…
Literally
Words function exactly as defined.
Examples of literal statements
Trevor Noah is a comedian. Jon Stewart is a man. Donald Trump…
Imagery
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Uses the five senses
A comparison of two things using the words like or as
Comparison without the word like or as and used the verb TO BE…
The repetition of sounds at the beginning and end of words
Imagery
Uses the five senses
Simile
A comparison of two things using the words like or as
Imagery
Similie
Metaphor
Alliteration
Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or…
A figure of speech which involves a direct comparison between…
A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison betwee…
Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words…
Imagery
Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or…
Similie
A figure of speech which involves a direct comparison between…
hyperbole
understatement
personification
metaphor
extreme exaggeration used for effect
an expression of less strength than would be expected
giving human qualities to non-human things
a direct comparison between two unlike things
hyperbole
extreme exaggeration used for effect
understatement
an expression of less strength than would be expected
figures of speech
figurative language
imagery
apostrophe
the use language that deviates from the literal, denotative me…
language that is not literal in its expression but uses figure…
the use of figurative language to evoke a feeling, call to min…
a punctuation mark ( ' ) used to indicate either possession (e…
figures of speech
the use language that deviates from the literal, denotative me…
figurative language
language that is not literal in its expression but uses figure…
figures of speech
figurative language
imagery
apostrophe
the use language that deviates from the literal, denotative me…
language that is not literal in its expression but uses figure…
the use of figurative language to evoke a feeling, call to min…
a figure of speech that addresses a person not present or one…
figures of speech
the use language that deviates from the literal, denotative me…
figurative language
language that is not literal in its expression but uses figure…
Dramatic Irony
Lyric
Admonition
Anachronism
the audience knows something that the character doesn't
An emotional rhyming poem
Cautionary advice; sometimes scoding
something that doesn't belong in a time period
Dramatic Irony
the audience knows something that the character doesn't
Lyric
An emotional rhyming poem
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Anthropomorphism
comparison using like, as, or than
a direct comparison
a figure of speech in which the poet describes an abstraction,…
a form of personification in which human qualities are attribu…
Simile
comparison using like, as, or than
Metaphor
a direct comparison
Metaphor
Simile
Conceit
Personification
Figure of speech which makes a direct comparison of two unlike…
A direct comparision of two unlike objects, using like or as
An extended metaphor comparing two unlike objects with powerfu…
Figure of speech in which objects and animals have human quali…
Metaphor
Figure of speech which makes a direct comparison of two unlike…
Simile
A direct comparision of two unlike objects, using like or as
Symbolism
Personification
Metaphor
Conceit
The use of a concrete object to suggest something else, often…
Giving humanlike characteristics to something other than a per…
A comparison of 2 unlike things.
An extended metaphor comparison.
Symbolism
The use of a concrete object to suggest something else, often…
Personification
Giving humanlike characteristics to something other than a per…
Symbolism
Fresh Imagery
Personification
Animation
The use of a concrete object to suggest something else, often…
Describing something in a very unique way that no one has ever…
Giving humanlike characteristics to something other than a per…
Giving living qualities to an inanimate object.
Symbolism
The use of a concrete object to suggest something else, often…
Fresh Imagery
Describing something in a very unique way that no one has ever…
allegory
character allegory
apostrophe
irony
description of narrative with a secondary or underlying meaning
characters represent various ideal qualities
addressing something or someone non-living or incapable of res…
discrepancy b/e what is perceived and what is real
allegory
description of narrative with a secondary or underlying meaning
character allegory
characters represent various ideal qualities
Alliteration
Example of Alliteration
Hyperbole
Example of Hyperbole
The repetition of the initial consonant. There should be at le…
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
A trope composed of exaggerated words or ideals used for empha…
"I've told you a million times not to call me a liar!"
Alliteration
The repetition of the initial consonant. There should be at le…
Example of Alliteration
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Dramatic Irony
Lyric
Admonition
Anachronism
the audience knows something that the character doesn't
An emotional rhyming poem
Cautionary advice; sometimes scoding
something that doesn't belong in a time period
Dramatic Irony
the audience knows something that the character doesn't
Lyric
An emotional rhyming poem
Simile
Metaphor
Synecdoche
Metonymy
an explicit comparison using like or as
a word or phrase denoting one kind of object or idea used in p…
substituting a part for a whole for a part. "Fifty sail" for "…
substituting the name of something for it attribute or whateve…
Simile
an explicit comparison using like or as
Metaphor
a word or phrase denoting one kind of object or idea used in p…
Figures of Thoughts (Tropes)
Simile
Metaphor
Tenor
The use of figurative language - via word, phrase, or even an…
figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities…
makes a comparison between two things that are unrelated but s…
the subject to which attributes are ascribed
Figures of Thoughts (Tropes)
The use of figurative language - via word, phrase, or even an…
Simile
figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities…
alliteration
allusion
assonance
cliche
The repetition of a beginning consonant sound for effect
When an author makes a reference to another piece of literatur…
The repetition of a beginning vowel sound for effect
A phrase that is overuse
alliteration
The repetition of a beginning consonant sound for effect
allusion
When an author makes a reference to another piece of literatur…
Personification
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Imagery
Using human characteristics to describe non-human things (obje…
Comparison between two unrelated things NOT using words such a…
Word that imitates a sound... BANG!
Descriptive language that creates a picture in one's mind whil…
Personification
Using human characteristics to describe non-human things (obje…
Metaphor
Comparison between two unrelated things NOT using words such a…
Simile Definition
Simile Example
Personification Definition
Personification Example
- comparison using "like" or "as", must be 2 unlike objects.
- "Trump is as orange as a cheeto."
- gives human qualities to objects/non-living objects.... - gives…
- "The painting spoke to me."
Simile Definition
- comparison using "like" or "as", must be 2 unlike objects.
Simile Example
- "Trump is as orange as a cheeto."
Alliteration
Example of Alliteration
Hyperbole
Example of Hyperbole
The repetition of the initial consonant. There should be at le…
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
A trope composed of exaggerated words or ideals used for empha…
"I've told you a million times not to call me a liar!"
Alliteration
The repetition of the initial consonant. There should be at le…
Example of Alliteration
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
alliteration
allusion
assonance
cliche
The repetition of a beginning consonant sound for effect
When an author makes a reference to another piece of literatur…
The repetition of a beginning vowel sound for effect
A phrase that is overuse
alliteration
The repetition of a beginning consonant sound for effect
allusion
When an author makes a reference to another piece of literatur…
Figurative Language
Simile
Metaphor
Symbol
any language that cannot be taken literally
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A comparison that identifies two things as the same, without u…
Something that represents a deeper idea or concept
Figurative Language
any language that cannot be taken literally
Simile
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Style
Structure
Theme
Tone
Choices the writer makes; combination of distinctive features…
Arrangement of how words are put together. (Sentence, paragrap…
A central idea or insight of human condition found in the work…
Attitude of the writer(usually implied) toward the subject/spe…
Style
Choices the writer makes; combination of distinctive features…
Structure
Arrangement of how words are put together. (Sentence, paragrap…