Figurative Language §

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Relations §

• Symbolism: Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in figurative language.
• Oxymoron: An oxymoron is a type of figurative language that combines two contradictory terms.
• Denotation: Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary meaning of a word, in contrast to its figurative meaning.
• Rhetorical Devices: Rhetorical devices are techniques used in figurative language to achieve a particular effect.
• Imagery: Imagery is the use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas.
• Poetic Devices: Poetic devices are techniques used in figurative language, especially in poetry, to create imagery or meaning.
• Irony: Irony is a type of figurative language that uses words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning.
• Irony: Irony is a form of figurative language that departs from the literal meaning of words.
• Literary Techniques: Literary techniques include various types of figurative language used to create meaning or effect in writing.
• Idiom: An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning.
• Hyperbole: Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
• Equivocity: Figurative language, such as metaphors and idioms, can introduce equivocity or multiple interpretations.
• Pun: A pun is a type of figurative language that uses words with multiple meanings or similar sounds for humorous effect.
• Analogy: An analogy is a type of figurative language that compares two different things to explain an idea or concept.
• Simile: A simile is a type of figurative language that compares two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
• Personification: Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human traits or abilities to non-human things.
• Connotation: Connotation refers to the implied or associated meaning of a word or phrase in figurative language.
• Metaphor: A metaphor is a type of figurative language that compares two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
• Expressive Language: Expressive language includes the use of figurative language to convey emotions, ideas, or experiences.
• Analogy: Analogies are a form of figurative language that uses comparisons to convey meaning beyond the literal sense.
• Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in figurative language, often used for effect.
• Onomatopoeia: Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe, a type of figurative language.