Page 64 - English for Advanced Secondary Schools Teachers Guide Form Five

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Explanation: An oxymoron is a figure of speech
that combines contradictory terms. It provides self-
contradictory effects meant to call for sharp observations.
In this example, “bittersweet” combines bitter and sweet,
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suggesting that the memories are both painful and pleasant.
8. Assonance: “The cat sat on the mat and purred.”
Explanation: Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds
within nearby words. It can create musical effects, add
emphasis and create mood. In this example, the repetition
of the “a” sound in “cat,” “sat,” and “mat” creates
assonance.

9. Consonance: “Mike likes his bike.”
Explanation: Consonance is the repetition of similar
consonant sounds within nearby words. It creates rhythm,
and flow. In this example, the repetition of the “k” sound
in “Mike,” “likes,” and “bike” creates consonance.
10. Symbolism: “The setting sun symbolized the end of a
chapter in her life and the beginning of a new one.”

Explanation: Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent
ideas or qualities or give symbolic characteristics to
objects or acts. Here, the setting sun represents the end of
one phase of life and the beginning of another.

11. Imagery: “The old house stood weathered and worn, its
paint peeling and windows cracked.”
Explanation: Imagery uses descriptive language to create
vivid mental images or other kinds of sense impressions
for the reader. In this example, the description of the
old house evokes a clear picture of its appearance in the
reader’s mind.

12. Irony: “The fire station burned down while the firefighters
were out on a safety training session.”

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