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Which literary device uses a part to represent the whole?
Which literary device uses a part to represent the whole?
- Synecdoche (correct)
- Juxtaposition
- Metonymy
- Allusion
What term describes humor or criticism through exaggeration?
What term describes humor or criticism through exaggeration?
- Irony
- Satire (correct)
- Euphemism
- Hyperbole
Which literary technique involves a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'?
Which literary technique involves a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'?
- Simile
- Metaphor (correct)
- Tone
- Imagery
Which device repeats structures in consecutive phrases or sentences?
Which device repeats structures in consecutive phrases or sentences?
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What term refers to a subtle or indirect reference to a person, event, or work of literature?
What term refers to a subtle or indirect reference to a person, event, or work of literature?
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Study Notes
Literary Devices
- Synecdoche: A part of something represents the whole.
- Hyperbole: A literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis.
- Metaphor: Makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
- Parallelism: Repeats similar grammatical structure in consecutive phrases or sentences.
- Allusion: An indirect reference to another person, event, or work of literature, often used to enrich meaning and create layers in writing.
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