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What is the definition of Alliteration?

  • Repetition of consonant sounds in the alphabet (correct)
  • Speaking about something non-human as if it has human abilities
  • A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'
  • A great exaggeration used to emphasize a point

    • What is Assonance?

    Repetition of vowel sounds

    What does a metaphor do?

    Compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'

    What is a simile?

    <p>A comparison using 'like', 'as', or 'resembles'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Onomatopoeia.

    <p>A word that sounds like the thing it refers to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Personification?

    <p>Attributing human traits or abilities to non-human things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hyperbole?

    <p>A great exaggeration for emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Idioms?

    <p>Groups of words with meanings different from the literal meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Imagery?

    <p>Language that appeals to the senses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literary Devices

    • Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds to create rhythm. Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickle peppers."

    • Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within a phrase to enhance musicality. Example: "Sweet feet sweep by sleeping geeks."

    • Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." Examples: "My baby sister is a doll," "My brother is a little devil."

    • Simile: A comparison using "like," "as," or "resembles." Examples include "My sister is like a doll," "My brother is as good as gold," and "The little boy resembles an angel."

    • Onomatopoeia: A word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes. Examples: "Six burgers were sizzling on the grill," "A snake slithered through the grass."

    • Personification: Attributing human characteristics to non-human things. Examples: "The leaves on the tree whispered in the wind," "The old, beat-up car coughed to a stop at the red light."

    • Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used to emphasize a point. Example: "I have a ton of chores to do."

    • Idiom: Phrases whose meanings are not deducible from the individual words, often culturally specific. Examples: "Put a lid on it" and "It was raining cats and dogs."

    • Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures. Examples: "The aroma of hot, apple pie floated across the room," "Thunder rolled outside my window."

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    Test your knowledge on literary devices with this Classkick flashcard quiz. Learn definitions and examples of alliteration, assonance, and metaphor. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of important concepts in literature.

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