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What is alliteration?
Define allusion.
A reference to a famous historical, biblical, mythological, or literary figure or event.
What does apostrophe refer to?
Talking to an inanimate object expecting it to answer.
What is assonance?
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What does comparison mean?
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Define contrast.
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What is a flashback?
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What does foreshadowing mean?
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Define hyperbole.
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What is imagery?
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What is irony?
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Define metaphor.
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What does onomatopoeia refer to?
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What is an oxymoron?
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Define parallel structure.
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What does personification mean?
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Define pun.
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What is repetition?
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Define simile.
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What is stream of consciousness?
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What does synecdoche mean?
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Define synaesthesia.
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Study Notes
Alliteration
- Involves the repetition of consonant sounds for effect, exemplified by "the slithering snake silently stalked his prey."
Allusion
- References famous figures or events from history, mythology, or literature.
Apostrophe
- Engaging directly with an inanimate object as if it can respond, such as speaking to a stuffed animal.
Assonance
- The repetition of vowel sounds within words, illustrated by "an angular angler fish angrily attacked the fish."
Comparison
- Highlights similarities between two entities, like a "pair of identical twins."
Contrast
- Emphasizes differences between two subjects, such as "my hair is blond while my brother's hair is brown."
Flashback
- A narrative technique recalling past events, as seen in "The Great Gatsby."
Foreshadow
- Provides hints or clues about events that will unfold later, exemplified by the "Jaws theme."
Hyperbole
- Uses extreme exaggeration for emotional emphasis, demonstrated by "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Imagery
- Creates vivid mental images through descriptive language, such as "the golden Easter egg glistening in the bright sun."
Irony
- Employs words in a way that conveys the opposite of their literal meaning.
Metaphor
- Makes a direct comparison between two unrelated objects, like "her eyes were the sun."
Onomatopoeia
- Utilizes words that mimic the sounds they describe, such as "pow," "slam," and "bam."
Oxymoron
- Combines contradictory terms for effect, illustrated by the phrase "he is pretty ugly."
Parallel Structure
- Involves the repetition of similar grammatical structures, evident in "no way, no how, no sale."
Personification
- Attributes human characteristics to non-human entities, as seen in "the wind screamed."
Pun
- A playful use of language that exploits different meanings or similar sounds, like the old English pronunciation of "knife."
Repetition
- The recurrence of sounds, words, or ideas to enhance meaning, exemplified in "the pickled pear was purple."
Simile
- A comparison using "like" or "as," illustrated by "she was as beautiful as the ocean."
Stream of Consciousness
- A narrative mode that presents a flow of thoughts and feelings in a disorganized manner, demonstrated by rambling thoughts about swimming and birthdays.
Synecdoche
- A figure of speech where a part represents the whole, as in "I'm counting heads."
Synaesthesia
- Merges sensations, such as seeing sounds.
Symbolism
- Utilizes concrete items to signify abstract concepts, exemplified by a "cross of gold" representing faith.
Overstatement
- Deliberately exaggerates for effect, such as claiming "I've ran a million miles."
Understatement
- Intentionally minimizes for effect, illustrated by the phrase "just a little ice cream."
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