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What literary device involves the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words?
Which literary device is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
What does the literary device of personification involve?
Which of the following is an example of symbolism?
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What type of literary device uses exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally?
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Which literary device is characterized by a contrast between expectation and reality?
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Which device is used when an author hints at events that will occur later in the story?
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What literary device involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?
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Study Notes
Literary Devices
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Definition: Techniques that writers use to convey their message, enhance their writing, and develop their themes.
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Types of Literary Devices:
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Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words.
- Example: "She sells seashells by the seashore."
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Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
- Example: "Time is a thief."
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Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".
- Example: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
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Personification: Assigning human characteristics to non-human entities.
- Example: "The wind whispered through the trees."
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Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent bigger ideas or concepts.
- Example: A dove symbolizes peace.
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Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
- Example: "The golden sun set behind the purple mountains."
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Irony: A contrast between expectation and reality; includes verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.
- Example: Saying "What a pleasant day!" during a storm.
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Foreshadowing: Hints or clues about what will happen later in a story.
- Example: Dark clouds may foreshadow a storm.
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Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.
- Example: "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
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Oxymoron: A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
- Example: "Bittersweet."
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Chiasmus: A rhetorical device where two or more clauses are balanced against each other by the reversal of their structures.
- Example: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
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Anaphora: The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
- Example: "I have a dream..."
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Purpose of Literary Devices:
- Enhance storytelling.
- Engage the reader’s imagination.
- Convey complex ideas and emotions.
- Create rhythm and musicality in writing.
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Test your knowledge on various literary devices and their uses in literature. This quiz covers definitions, examples, and characteristics of techniques such as metaphor, simile, and personification. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of effective writing.
