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Which of the following is an example of symbolism?
Which of the following is an example of symbolism?
A metaphor directly compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A metaphor directly compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
False
What is personification?
What is personification?
The technique of representing animals or objects as if they were human.
A simile is a comparison that uses the words _____ or _____.
A simile is a comparison that uses the words _____ or _____.
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Match the following stylistic devices with their definitions:
Match the following stylistic devices with their definitions:
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Which of these examples best illustrates the concept of imagery?
Which of these examples best illustrates the concept of imagery?
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Alliteration is a technique related to structure in language.
Alliteration is a technique related to structure in language.
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What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?
What is the main difference between a metaphor and a simile?
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A red rose is often used as a symbol for love.
A red rose is often used as a symbol for love.
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How does alliteration create an effect in poetry?
How does alliteration create an effect in poetry?
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The repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds within stressed syllables is known as __________.
The repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds within stressed syllables is known as __________.
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Match the literary devices with their definitions:
Match the literary devices with their definitions:
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What is the effect of onomatopoeia in literature?
What is the effect of onomatopoeia in literature?
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Assonance is the repetition of consonant sounds.
Assonance is the repetition of consonant sounds.
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What literary device is exemplified in the phrase 'Around the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran'?
What literary device is exemplified in the phrase 'Around the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran'?
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The phrase 'Only the stuttering mice' rapid rattle' is an example of __________.
The phrase 'Only the stuttering mice' rapid rattle' is an example of __________.
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What is hyperbole?
What is hyperbole?
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Juxtaposition involves placing opposing ideas next to each other to highlight their differences.
Juxtaposition involves placing opposing ideas next to each other to highlight their differences.
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What term describes a question whose answer is obvious and not necessary?
What term describes a question whose answer is obvious and not necessary?
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Irony involves a contradiction between _____ and what is actually meant.
Irony involves a contradiction between _____ and what is actually meant.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the purpose of accumulation in poetry?
What is the purpose of accumulation in poetry?
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Analogy involves comparing items that are dissimilar in all aspects.
Analogy involves comparing items that are dissimilar in all aspects.
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Provide an example of accumulation from the content.
Provide an example of accumulation from the content.
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In 'Anthem for Doomed Youth,' the repetition of 't's and 'r's sounds like the ________ of rifles.
In 'Anthem for Doomed Youth,' the repetition of 't's and 'r's sounds like the ________ of rifles.
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Match the literary device with its definition:
Match the literary device with its definition:
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In Shakespeare's analogy with the rose, what does Juliet imply about Romeo?
In Shakespeare's analogy with the rose, what does Juliet imply about Romeo?
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The sound of 't's and 'r's in Owen's work is an example of analogy.
The sound of 't's and 'r's in Owen's work is an example of analogy.
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What emotion or mood does 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' evoke through its sound patterns?
What emotion or mood does 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' evoke through its sound patterns?
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The phrase 'that which we call a ________' illustrates analogy in Shakespeare's writing.
The phrase 'that which we call a ________' illustrates analogy in Shakespeare's writing.
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Which example does NOT represent accumulation?
Which example does NOT represent accumulation?
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What is the definition of anaphora?
What is the definition of anaphora?
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Enjambement refers to complete syntax at the end of a line.
Enjambement refers to complete syntax at the end of a line.
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What is the purpose of enumeration in a text?
What is the purpose of enumeration in a text?
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An example of enjambement is found in the line 'The child steps in ___ carefully, at my door.'
An example of enjambement is found in the line 'The child steps in ___ carefully, at my door.'
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Match the literary term to its definition:
Match the literary term to its definition:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enumeration?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enumeration?
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An example of enumeration would include the phrase 'multiply, divide, conquer'.
An example of enumeration would include the phrase 'multiply, divide, conquer'.
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In which literary form is enjambement most commonly found?
In which literary form is enjambement most commonly found?
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In literature, ___ is a technique that creates rhythm through repetition.
In literature, ___ is a technique that creates rhythm through repetition.
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How is enjambement typically punctuated?
How is enjambement typically punctuated?
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Study Notes
Stylistic Devices
- Stylistic devices, also called rhetorical devices, are techniques to create a particular effect.
- Effects can relate to sound (e.g., alliteration), structure (e.g., repetition, parallelism), or imagery.
Imagery
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Metaphor: A comparison between unlike things without using "like" or "as."
- Example: "There's daggers in men's smiles." (Shakespeare, Macbeth)
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Personification: Representing animals or objects as human beings or possessing human qualities.
- Example: "Love's not Time's fool..." (Shakespeare, Sonnet 116)
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Simile: A comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
- Example: "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun." (Shakespeare, Sonnet 18)
Sound
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Alliteration: Repetition of a sound, typically a consonant, at the beginning of words.
- Example: "Around the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran."
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Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within words.
- Example: "Beside the lake, beneath the trees."
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Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
- Example: "stuttering rifles' rapid rattle."
Structure
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Accumulation: A list of words or expressions with similar meanings. Emphasizes or describes;
- Example: then shall our names...
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Analogy: Comparing two things that are similar in several aspects to clarify;
- Example: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose...," (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet)
Miscellaneous
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Anaphora: Repeating the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
- Example: "Come in, I say... Come in and eat with us."
- Enjambement: Incomplete syntax at the end of a line, where the meaning continues to the next.
- Enumeration: Listing words, phrases, or ideas.
- Parallelism: Deliberate repetition of similar grammatical structures in successive clauses, phrases, or sentences.
- Repetition: Using a word or phrase more than once for emphasis.
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Allusion: Direct or indirect referencing to something the reader should recognize (literature, historical events, religious texts).
- Example: "This place is like the garden of Eden."
- Cliché: Overused expression losing original meaning.
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Exaggeration/Hyperbole: Overstatement for effect, often humorous or serious;
- Example: "I fear the day technology will surpass our human interaction."
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Irony: Saying one thing but meaning the opposite;
- Example: praising someone with a sarcastic tone.
- Juxtaposition: Placing contrasting ideas, arguments, views together.
- Rhetorical Question: A question for effect, not requiring an answer.
- Understatement: Minimizing the true importance of something.
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Wordplay/Pun: Using words with multiple meanings or contexts for humor or effect;
- Example: "The magician got so mad that he pulled his hair out"
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Test your knowledge of stylistic and rhetorical devices used in literature. This quiz covers various forms of imagery and sound techniques such as metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, and assonance. Dive into examples from famous literary works to enhance your understanding.
