Figures of Speech

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.

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Define idiom.

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An idiom is a common expression that does not make sense when taken literally, often having a figurative meaning.

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two different things that share some similarities, often used to explain a concept.

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What is a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or blunt.

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Define oxymoron.

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms in a brief phrase, such as 'deafening silence'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other.

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Define simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry and prose.