literary devices

Question 1

Allusion:

Answer 1

References to other works of literature - Creates context and reliability while also in some contexts establishing the speaker’s knowledge and giving them credibility.

Question 2

Metaphor:

Answer 2

When two objects are compared - Helps in understanding importance

Question 3

Simile:

Answer 3

Same as a metaphor but the word “like” or “as” is used - Same effect as a metaphor

Question 4

Analogy:

Answer 4

saying something is like something else to make some sort of explanatory point

Question 5

Personification:

Answer 5

Giving human attributes to a non-human object - This fosters empathy in readers

Question 6

Hyperbole:

Answer 6

Exaggerated Description - Gives the full extent of the situation (Can be also used as a manipulation tactic)

Question 7

Juxtaposition:

Answer 7

Placement of contrasting ideas next to each other - Creates a thought provoking effect

Question 8

Anaphora:

Answer 8

Repeating the same phrase at the beginning of each line - Makes the words memorable and emphasizes the author’s message

Question 9

Epistrophy

Answer 9

: Repeating the same phrase or word at the end of each sentence - Same effect as anaphora

Question 10

Diction:

Answer 10

Choice of words

Question 11

Vignette:

Answer 11

A passage that is primarily descriptive - Helps to immerse the reader into the scene and its emotions

Question 12

Jargon:

Answer 12

Words specific to a certain profession or field - Establishes ethos and knowledge of the speaker

Question 13

Asyndeton:

Answer 13

Saying one thing after the another without using conjunctions - quick sentences and creates an extensive impact on the reader

Question 14

Polysyndeton:

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Using conjunctions after everything you say - Create long winded sentences and has the same effect as asyndeton.

Question 15

Anthropomorphism:

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When a non-human object is described as behaving in a humanlike way - Creates relatable and vivid objects for the reader to understand

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Hypophora:

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Asking a question and then immediately answering it - Stimulates the curiosity of the reader

Question 17

Triad:

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A group of three thing - Concentrated idea of the text is shown + Audience retention

Question 18

Euphemism:

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Mild or indirect word substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt - Makes things appear more pleasant (Could be a means of manipulation)

Question 19

Dysphemism

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: Derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one - Opposite effect as euphemism, making things seem extreme

Question 20

Rhetorical Questions:

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A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

Question 21

Imagery:

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Descriptive language - Draw the reader into a sensory experience
5 types of Imagery:
Auditory (hear)
Visual (see)
Olfactory (smell)
Gustatory (taste)
Tactile (touch)