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What literary device involves the rearrangement of the usual order of words in a sentence?
What literary device involves the rearrangement of the usual order of words in a sentence?
- Polysyndeton
- Hyperbaton (correct)
- Alliteration
- Anaphora
Which of the following terms refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a phrase?
Which of the following terms refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a phrase?
- Hyperbaton
- Alliteration (correct)
- Retruécano
- Anaphora
What is referred to when an author emphasizes a word or phrase by repeating it at the beginning of successive clauses?
What is referred to when an author emphasizes a word or phrase by repeating it at the beginning of successive clauses?
- Retruécano
- Hyperbaton
- Anaphora (correct)
- Polysyndeton
Which literary device involves the rearranging of a phrase to create a play on words, often resulting in a contradictory statement?
Which literary device involves the rearranging of a phrase to create a play on words, often resulting in a contradictory statement?
In literature, what term describes the use of multiple conjunctions in succession, often to create a sense of overwhelming detail?
In literature, what term describes the use of multiple conjunctions in succession, often to create a sense of overwhelming detail?
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Literary Devices
- Inversion: Rearranging the standard word order within a sentence. This can be used to create emphasis, change the rhythm, or create a more formal tone.
- Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in words close together. It enhances the flow and rhythm of writing and can also create memorable phrases.
- Anaphora: Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. It emphasizes the repeated phrase and can build towards a climax or create a powerful effect.
- Chiasmus: A rhetorical device that involves the repetition of grammatical structures or ideas in a reversed order. It often creates a sense of balance and symmetry.
- Polysyndeton: Use of multiple conjunctions (like “and”, “or”, “but”) in close succession. It adds weight to the list and can create a sense of breathlessness or intensity.
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