Stylistic Devices in Literature
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What technique involves comparing two unlike things without using 'as' or 'like'?

  • Personification
  • Simile
  • Metaphor (correct)
  • Alliteration
  • Which stylistic device describes non-human entities with human qualities?

  • Imagery
  • Personification (correct)
  • Metaphor
  • Repetition
  • Which example correctly illustrates the use of metaphor?

  • He fought like a lion.
  • Time is a thief. (correct)
  • The wind whispered through the trees.
  • Her smile was as bright as the sun.
  • In the phrase 'Love's not Time's fool', what stylistic device is predominantly used?

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    Which of the following is NOT considered a stylistic device?

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    What term best describes the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words?

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    Which of the following phrases demonstrates the use of a simile?

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    What is the primary purpose of using hyperbole in writing?

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    How does irony differ from straightforward criticism?

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    Which of the following best describes the function of a rhetorical question?

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    What is the significance of juxtaposition in literary works?

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    What term is used to describe a text that uses irony to ridicule

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    What is the primary function of anaphora in writing?

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    Which of the following best describes enjambement?

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    In the context of enumeration, which of the following is true?

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    Which literary device uses repeating words or phrases at the beginning of clauses?

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    Which option does NOT characterize enjambement?

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    What role does enumeration play in argumentative texts?

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    Which of the following is an example of enjambement?

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    In anaphora, which of the following is not typically a desired effect?

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    What is the effect of using enumeration in writing?

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    What literary device is used in 'Anthem for doomed youth' to imitate rifle shots?

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    What is the main purpose of accumulation in writing?

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    In which work does the character Juliet express an analogy about the nature of names?

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    What does the listing of names in the excerpt from 'Henry V' primarily serve to achieve?

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    Which of the following best describes the purpose of an analogy?

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    In poetic terms, what does the phrase 'freshly remembered' imply about the names listed?

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    Which sound device is NOT used in the analysis of 'Anthem for doomed youth'?

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    What thematic element is highlighted through Juliet's words about a rose?

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    What emotion is primarily evoked through the repetition in 'Anthem for doomed youth'?

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    What is the primary purpose of parallelism in writing?

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    How does repetition function in a text?

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    Which of the following correctly defines allusion?

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    What can the term cliche imply about a phrase's usage?

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    In the context of parallelism, what effect does placing the most important element at the end of a sequence have?

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    Which literary device involves a reference to the 'garden of Eden'?

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    When is repetition most effective in writing?

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    What type of structure does parallelism often employ?

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    Which of the following statements about allusion is correct?

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    What characterizes a cliche in writing?

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    Flashcards

    Stylistic Device

    A method or technique used to create a specific effect in writing.

    Metaphor

    A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

    Personification

    Giving human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.

    Simile

    A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".

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    Alliteration

    The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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    Repetition

    Repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point.

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    Imagery

    Language that appeals to the senses.

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    Anaphora

    Repeating the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses to create emphasis.

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    Enjambement

    A line break in poetry where syntax continues onto the next line without punctuation.

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    Enumeration

    The listing of words, phrases or ideas, typically with numbers or bullet points for clarity.

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    Parallelism

    The use of similar grammatical structures to express related ideas, creating a sense of balance and rhythm.

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    Syntax

    The arrangement of words in a sentence to create meaning.

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    Accumulation

    A literary device that uses a list of words or phrases with similar meanings to emphasize or describe something further.

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    Analogy

    A comparison between two things that are similar in some aspects to make an explanation clearer or more accessible.

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    Sound Imagery

    The use of words or phrases to create a specific sound or auditory effect in a text.

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    Movement Imagery

    The use of words or phrases to evoke a sense of motion or movement in a reader.

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    How does sound imagery work?

    Sound imagery is achieved through the use of words that evoke specific sounds, such as onomatopoeia, alliteration, and assonance.

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    How does movement imagery work?

    Movement imagery is achieved through the use of words that convey a sense of motion, such as verbs of action, adverbs, and descriptive language.

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    Example of Accumulation

    An example of accumulation is the listing of names in Shakespeare's Henry V, which emphasizes the strength and stature of King Harry.

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    Example of Analogy

    An example of analogy is Juliet's statement about Romeo in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, where she compares him to a rose, suggesting that his essence remains the same regardless of his name.

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    Example of Sound Imagery

    An example of sound imagery is the repetition of 't's and 'r's in Owen's 'Anthem for Doomed Youth,' mimicking the sound of rifles firing.

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    Exaggeration

    Using a strong overstatement to create a serious or comic effect.

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    Hyperbole

    A single phrase containing an exaggeration.

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    Irony

    Using words to mean the opposite of their literal meaning, often to mock or criticize.

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    Juxtaposition

    Strong contrast of opposing ideas, often introduced by words like 'but,' 'however,' or 'nevertheless.'

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    Rhetorical question

    A question with an obvious answer, used to emphasize a point or persuade the reader.

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    Allusion

    A direct or indirect reference to something familiar, like a book, event, or person, that the reader is expected to recognize.

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    What does an allusion do?

    Allusions enrich meaning by drawing connections between the text and outside references, making it more engaging and thought-provoking.

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    Cliché

    An overused expression that has lost its original meaning due to excessive use.

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    What does a cliché do?

    Clichés can make writing sound uncreative and dull, lacking originality and impact.

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    Study Notes

    Stylistic Devices

    • Stylistic devices are methods and techniques used to create a specific effect. They can relate to sound (like alliteration), structure (repetition, parallelism), or imagery.
    • Metaphor: A comparison between dissimilar things without using "like" or "as". A metaphor states that one thing is another.
    • Personification: Representing animals or objects as if they were human beings or had human qualities.
    • Simile: A comparison between dissimilar things using "like" or "as." A simile says that one thing is like another.
    • Alliteration: Repetition of a sound, usually a consonant, at the beginning of words.
    • Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within stressed syllables of words.
    • Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
    • Accumulation: A list of words or expressions with similar meanings.
    • Analogy: Comparing two things that are similar in several ways, making an explanation simpler.
    • Anaphora: Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of clauses.
    • Enjambement: Incomplete syntax at the end of a line, where the meaning continues to the next line without punctuation.
    • Enumeration: Listing words, phrases, or ideas.
    • Parallelism: Using similar or identical words, phrases, etc.,in neighboring sentences to highlight ideas.
    • Repetition: Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis or style.
    • Allusion: Reference to something well-known like literature, history, or religion.
    • Cliché: Overused expression that loses its original meaning.
    • Exaggeration (Hyperbole): A strong overstatement for effect or humor.
    • Irony: Using words to mean the opposite of what is literally said.
    • Juxtaposition: Placing contrasting ideas, words, or situations next to each other for emphasis.
    • Rhetorical Question: A question designed to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.
    • Understatement: Minimizing the significance of something for effect.
    • Wordplay/Pun: Using words with multiple meanings to create humor.

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