Engelska figurative language

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• Simile A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
• Metaphor A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
• Analogy A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
• Alliteration The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
• Assonance The repetition of vowel sounds within words.
• Paradox A statement that appears contradictory but may contain a hidden truth.
• Oxymoron A combination of contradictory or opposing words.
• Idiom An expression or phrase that has a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning.
• Personification Giving human qualities and characteristics to non-human entities or objects.
• Onomatopoeia Words that phonetically imitate or resemble the sound they describe.
• Hyperbole Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
• Verbal irony When a speaker says one thing but means another.
• Situational irony A situation in which the opposite of what is expected occurs.
• Dramatic irony When the audience knows something that the characters in the story do not.
• Irony A broad term encompassing verbal, situational, and dramatic irony; often used when there's a discrepancy between appearance and reality.
• Pun A play on words that relies on a word's multiple meanings.
• Euphemism The use of a mild or indirect word or phrase to replace a more direct or harsh one.
• Plot The sequence of events that make up the story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
• Character The individuals who inhabit the story, each with unique traits, motivations, and roles.
• Setting The time and place in which the story unfolds, often influencing the mood and context.
• Theme The central message or idea that the story conveys about human nature or life.
• Tone The author's attitude towards the subject, characters, or audience.
• Mood The atmosphere or emotional ambiance created in the reader through the author's choice of words and descriptions.
• Foreshadowing Hints or clues about future events in the story.
• Symbolism The use of symbols or objects to represent deeper meanings or concepts within the story.
• Conflict The struggle or tension between opposing forces that drives the story's plot. There are several types of conflict, including man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. nature, and man vs. society.

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