Lit Terms Review

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a literary device that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of initial stressed consonant sounds in a series of words within a phrase or verse line. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known story, event, person, or object to make a comparison in the reader's mind. For example, referencing the story of Adam and Eve.

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What does connotation mean?

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Connotation refers to the emotional implications and associations that words may carry beyond their literal meaning. For example, 'home' connotes warmth and comfort.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. For example, the denotation of 'home' is a place where one lives.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. For example, a dove often symbolizes peace.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What is a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt. For example, saying 'passed away' instead of 'died'.

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What is a motif?

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A motif is a recurring element, theme, or idea in a literary work that has symbolic significance.