What is consonance? Consonance is the repeating of consonant sounds through a sentence or phrase Unlike alliteration or rhyme, consonance …
Pun
*also called paronomasia What is a pun? A pun is a piece of clever word-play in which different meanings of …
Understatement
*also called meiosis What is understatement? Understatement is using words to deliberately make something sound smaller, slower, less significant (less …
Simile (advanced)
Extended and imaginative similes Using your imagination you can make similes that are unique, amusing, or simply more interesting than …
Extended and Imaginative Metaphors
*also called conceit Extended and imaginative metaphors As with similes, skilled speakers and writers can produce long and interesting metaphors. …
Sarcasm
What is sarcasm? Sarcasm is a way (usually spoken) to hurt or belittle others by being mean. It is usually …
Euphemism
What is euphemism? A euphemism is when certain language is not used, and replaced by other language, in order to …