Literary Devices Study Sheet 3.docx

Certainly! Let's break these literary devices down into simple terms with examples for better understanding: ### Consonance **What it is:** Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase. It's not just at the beginning of words (like alliteration) but...

Certainly! Let's break these literary devices down into simple terms with examples for better understanding: ### Consonance **What it is:** Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase. It's not just at the beginning of words (like alliteration) but can be found in the middle or end of words too. **Simple Example:** "The lumpy, bumpy road was tough to navigate." In this sentence, the repetition of the "mp" sound in "lumpy" and "bumpy" is an example of consonance. ### Rhythm **What it is:** Rhythm is the pattern of sounds in speech or writing, often created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables. It gives poetry, prose, or song a flow that can convey various emotions or energies. **Simple Example:** "The cat sat on the mat." This sentence has a simple, rhythmic flow due to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables: /The CAT/ sat /on the MAT/. ### Repetition **What it is:** Repetition is the literary device that involves intentionally using the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a particular idea or theme. **Simple Example:** "She was happy, truly happy, for the first time in years." Here, the repetition of "happy" reinforces the extent of the character's emotion. These devices are often used to create a particular mood, emphasize important points, or make the text more memorable.