Literary Devices : Defenitions, Purpose & Affect Flashcards
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What is a simile?
A comparison using “like” or “as” (e.g., as brave as a lion).
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison saying one thing is another (e.g., Time is money).
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things (e.g., The wind whispered).
What is alliteration?
Repeating the same starting sound in a series of words (e.g., Peter Piper picked…).
What is hyperbole?
An exaggerated statement (e.g., I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!).
What is onomatopoeia?
A word that sounds like what it means (e.g., bang, buzz, splash).
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect, not meant to be answered (e.g., Who doesn’t love holidays?).
What is imagery?
Language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.
What is symbolism?
When an object or idea represents something deeper (e.g., a heart = love).
What is irony?
When the opposite of what’s expected happens or is said.
What is foreshadowing?
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
What is repetition?
Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis or effect.
What is the effect of a simile?
Creates vivid, relatable imagery.
What is the effect of a metaphor?
Suggests deeper meaning or emotion.
What is the effect of personification?
Brings object or nature to life.
What is the effect of alliteration?
Makes writing musical or memorable.
What is the effect of hyperbole?
Adds drama or humour.
What is the effect of onomatopoeia?
Makes writing more lively and sensory.
What is the effect of a rhetorical question?
Persuades or engages the reader.
What is the purpose of a simile?
To compare things and create a clear image.
What is the purpose of a metaphor?
To show similarity and create deeper meaning.
What is the purpose of personification?
To make objects or nature feel human or relatable.
What is the purpose of alliteration?
To make phrases catchy and memorable.
What is the purpose of hyperbole?
To exaggerate for emphasis or effect.
