Literary Devices Flashcards

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Alliteration

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At least two consecutive words or words in one group beginning with the same letter.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to a person, place or topic of significance.

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Anaphora

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Repeating a sequence of words at the beginning of two sentences.

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Chiasmus

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Two sentences processing a reversal of their structure.

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Climax

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A three-stepped increase of words or phrases.

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Enumeration

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An ordered list of words.

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Euphemism

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A generally innocuous word used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggeration of something.

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Hypotactical syntax

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Sentences are split into subordinated clauses and main clauses.

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Irony

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The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.