RHETORICAL DEVICES

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'Dunkin Donuts'.

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What is Parallelism?

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The arrangement of words or phrases in a similar structure to create balance and rhythm. Example: 'I came, I saw, I conquered.'

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What is Analogy?

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. Example: 'If brains were gold, you'd be poorer than Weasley.'

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What is Paradox?

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A statement that appears self-contradictory or absurd but may reveal a deeper truth. Example: 'This statement is false.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is Antithesis?

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A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced way. Example: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'

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What is Allusion?

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An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that the reader is expected to recognize. Example: 'He has the Midas touch.'

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What is Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'