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Which literary device involves the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities?
Which literary device involves the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities?
- Personification (correct)
- Simile
- Hyperbole
- Metaphor
In the phrase 'the wind whispered through the trees,' which literary device is most evident?
In the phrase 'the wind whispered through the trees,' which literary device is most evident?
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Personification (correct)
- Alliteration
What is the primary effect of using hyperbole in a literary work?
What is the primary effect of using hyperbole in a literary work?
- To draw parallels between unrelated concepts
- To emphasize a point through exaggeration (correct)
- To evoke a sense of realism and accuracy
- To create a subtle and understated tone
Which literary technique is employed when an author references a well-known historical event to enrich the meaning of their work?
Which literary technique is employed when an author references a well-known historical event to enrich the meaning of their work?
Which of the following is the best example of alliteration?
Which of the following is the best example of alliteration?
In what way does irony typically function in literature?
In what way does irony typically function in literature?
The use of words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz' or 'hiss', is known as what literary device?
The use of words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz' or 'hiss', is known as what literary device?
What is the function of a euphemism in writing or speech?
What is the function of a euphemism in writing or speech?
Which literary device combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning?
Which literary device combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning?
Which of the following uses a simile?
Which of the following uses a simile?
Flashcards
Simile
Simile
A comparison between two unlike things using 'as' or 'like'.
Metaphor
Metaphor
Describing ideas, actions, or objects in non-literal terms; a direct comparison.
Personification
Personification
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
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Alliteration
Alliteration
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Irony
Irony
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Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia
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Allusion
Allusion
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Euphemism
Euphemism
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Oxymoron
Oxymoron
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Study Notes
- Literary devices and techniques enhance understanding and appreciation of literature.
- Identifying these devices helps readers grasp deeper meanings within a text.
Literary Devices Defined
- Literary devices are expressive tools used to convey meaning and enhance writing.
- Writers employ literary devices to emphasize ideas, strengthen narratives, and connect readers to characters and themes.
Specific Literary Devices
- Simile: Compares two things using "as" or "like."
- Example: "She is as vicious as a lion."
- Metaphor: Describes ideas, actions, or objects in non-literal terms.
- Example: "He is a walking encyclopedia."
- Personification: Attributes human qualities to nonhuman entities or abstract concepts.
- Example: "The angry clouds march across the sky."
- Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
- Example: "Her smile is a mile wide."
- Alliteration: Repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words in a series.
- Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
- Irony: A statement that conveys the opposite of its literal meaning.
- Example: "A police station got robbed."
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
- Example: "I hate the sound of buzzing bees."
- Allusion: An indirect reference to something outside the text, such as a figure, place, event, or idea.
- Example: "She was a good Samaritan when she helped the old lady."
- Euphemism: A mild or indirect word or phrase used in place of a harsher one.
- Example: "Downsizing" is a euphemism for firing someone.
- Oxymoron: A combination of contradictory words.
- Example: "Cruelly kind"
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