Figure-of-speech synonyms

An indirect reference; casual mention

The definition of a device is a tool or technique used to do a task.

(Uncountable) A form of humor that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.

flower

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metaphor

(Uncountable, rhetoric) The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn't, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of English without the words like or as, which would imply a simile.

manner of speaking

flourish

To grow vigorously; succeed; thrive; prosper

oxymoron

A figure of speech in which two words with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.

trope

A common, often conventional, theme, motif, style, etc.

turn of expression

aporia

A figure of speech in which the speaker expresses or purports to be in doubt about a question.

ornament

Anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment; also, a desirable or needed adjunct

hyperbole

The definition of hyperbole is a description that is exaggerated for emphasis.

malapropism

The definition of a malapropism is using the wrong word for something, especially one that sounds similar.

simile

The definition of a simile is a figure of speech where two unlike things are compared using the word "like" or "as" followed by a figurative example.

way of speaking

image

(--- Bible) A sculptured figure used as an idol

apophasis

Allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned, as in I will not bring up my opponent's questionable financial dealings.

chiasmus

(Rhetoric) An inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases.

hyperbaton

(Grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.

symploce

(Rhetoric) A combination of epanaphora and antistrophe.

analogy

(Biology) Correspondence in function or position between organs of dissimilar evolutionary origin or structure.

expression

(Genetics) The manifestation of a trait caused by a particular gene

figure

A visible pattern as in wood or cloth.

imagery

Descriptions and figures of speech

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