Literary Devices- Review

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing, e.g., 'buzz', 'hiss', 'clang'.

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Define Theme in literature.

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A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary work, often conveying a deeper meaning.

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What is Verbal Irony?

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A figure of speech in which the speaker says one thing but means another, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

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What is Personification?

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A literary technique where human characteristics are attributed to non-human things, such as animals or inanimate objects.

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What is a Rhetorical Question?

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

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is Hyperbole?

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

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Define Alliteration.

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, e.g., 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is Symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning.

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What is Situational Irony?

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A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected, often in a surprising way.