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What does 'hyperbole' mean?
What is imagery?
Vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses.
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison of two different things.
What is an implied metaphor?
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What does personification mean?
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What does symbolism represent?
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What is alliteration?
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What is onomatopoeia?
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What is parallel structure?
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What does repetition mean in literature?
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What is rhyme?
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What is end rhyme?
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What is a stanza in poetry?
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Study Notes
Literary Devices and Figures of Speech
- Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement that emphasizes a point for effect.
- Imagery: Descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures and appeals to the senses.
- Metaphor: A direct comparison drawing parallels between two distinct entities.
- Implied Metaphor: A metaphor suggested rather than directly stated, leaving the comparison to be inferred.
- Extended Metaphor: A metaphor that is elaborated on and developed throughout a piece of writing.
- Personification: Attributing human qualities or traits to non-human entities or abstract concepts.
- Simile: A comparison that utilizes "like" or "as" to highlight similarities between different things.
- Symbolism: Using objects or characters to represent abstract ideas or concepts.
Sound Devices
- Alliteration: The occurrence of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
- Anaphora: The deliberate repetition of words or phrases at the beginnings of successive sentences or clauses.
- Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds in closely situated words, enhancing rhythm or musicality.
- Consonance: The repetition of consonant sounds within words that are in proximity to one another.
- Onomatopoeia: Words that phonetically imitate the sounds they describe, enhancing sensory experience.
Poetic Structure
- Parallel Structure: The use of similar grammatical constructions for effect, showcasing rhythm and balance in writing.
- Repetition: The intentional reiteration of particular words or phrases to emphasize a point or theme.
- Rhyme: The matching of end sounds in words, establishing rhythm and coherence in poetry.
- End Rhyme: Rhyme that occurs at the end of lines in poetry, defining the lyrical quality.
- Internal Rhyme: Rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry, contributing to the poem's musicality.
- Rhyme Scheme: The specific pattern of end rhymes in a poem, usually notated with letters to indicate which lines rhyme.
- Stanza: A grouped set of lines in a poem, functioning similarly to a paragraph in prose.
Literary Techniques
- Allegory: A narrative with a second hidden meaning, often moral, political, or social, layered beneath the surface narrative.
- Allusion: A brief reference to a well-known person, event, or piece of literature, adding depth and context.
- Irony: A situation or statement that contrasts with what is expected, often highlighting absurdities.
- Juxtaposition: Placing contrasting ideas or elements side by side to highlight differences or create tension.
- Paradox: A seemingly self-contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth upon closer examination.
- Rhetorical Question: A question posed for effect rather than to elicit an answer, emphasizing a particular point.
- Poetic License: The creative freedom authors assume to bend rules of language or form to achieve desired artistic effects.
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