Stylistic Devices and Their Definitions

Stylistic Devices and Their Definitions

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1.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

2.

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Anaphora

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences for emphasis.

3.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting that one is the other.

4.

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract ideas.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the opposite of what is expected.

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