Stylistic Devices and Their Definitions

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Alliteration

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

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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.

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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.

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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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Oxymoron

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that adds meaning.

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Euphemism

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A mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or blunt.