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Which literary device uses a part to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part?
Which literary device uses a part to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part?
- Apostrophe
- Synecdoche (correct)
- Metonymy
- Analogy
Which literary device is exemplified in the sentence, 'The White House issued a statement today'?
Which literary device is exemplified in the sentence, 'The White House issued a statement today'?
- Metonymy (correct)
- Pun
- Synecdoche
- Litotes
What is the primary effect of using onomatopoeia in a poem?
What is the primary effect of using onomatopoeia in a poem?
- To directly address an absent entity
- To introduce a paradox
- To create a humorous tone
- To enhance the poem’s sound and atmosphere (correct)
Which of the following literary devices is most reliant on creating sensory experiences for the reader?
Which of the following literary devices is most reliant on creating sensory experiences for the reader?
Which literary device is demonstrated in the statement, 'Saying 'He's not the sharpest tool in the shed' to imply someone is unintelligent'?
Which literary device is demonstrated in the statement, 'Saying 'He's not the sharpest tool in the shed' to imply someone is unintelligent'?
Which literary device is used when a poem directly addresses an object, idea, or absent person?
Which literary device is used when a poem directly addresses an object, idea, or absent person?
Which of the following best describes the function of an analogy in literature?
Which of the following best describes the function of an analogy in literature?
In the sentence, 'That comedian is painfully funny,' which literary device is used?
In the sentence, 'That comedian is painfully funny,' which literary device is used?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of figurative language in poetry?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of figurative language in poetry?
In the sentence, 'The dancer moved like a gentle breeze,' which figure of speech is used?
In the sentence, 'The dancer moved like a gentle breeze,' which figure of speech is used?
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes a metaphor from a simile?
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes a metaphor from a simile?
What effect does personification typically have on the elements within a poem?
What effect does personification typically have on the elements within a poem?
In what way does hyperbole primarily function within a text?
In what way does hyperbole primarily function within a text?
A character states, 'The surgery was a minor inconvenience,' after a complex, life-saving operation. What figure of speech is evident?
A character states, 'The surgery was a minor inconvenience,' after a complex, life-saving operation. What figure of speech is evident?
How does allusion primarily serve to enrich a poem or literary work?
How does allusion primarily serve to enrich a poem or literary work?
Which form of irony involves a situation where the audience knows something that the characters within the narrative do not?
Which form of irony involves a situation where the audience knows something that the characters within the narrative do not?
Flashcards
Simile
Simile
Comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Metaphor
Metaphor
A direct comparison stating something IS something else.
Personification
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
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Understatement
Understatement
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Allusion
Allusion
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Symbolism
Symbolism
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Irony
Irony
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Imagery
Imagery
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Metonymy
Metonymy
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Synecdoche
Synecdoche
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Paradox
Paradox
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Pun
Pun
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Euphemism
Euphemism
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Litotes
Litotes
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Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia
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Explore how figurative language enriches poetry by creating imagery and evoking emotions. Learn about similes, metaphors, and personification. Understand how each device enhances poetic expression through vivid comparisons and human-like attributions.
