Literary Devices Flashcard Set

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Alliteration definition

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of initial consonant sounds in nearby words

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Example of alliteration

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Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"

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Allusion definition

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to a well-known person, place, event, or work

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Example of allusion

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was a real Romeo with the ladies"

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Onomatopoeia definition

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that imitates a natural sound

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Example of onomatopoeia

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"clang," "sizzle"

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Pun definition

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on words with double meaning or similar sounds

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Example of pun

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flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana"

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Symbolism definition

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of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

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Example of symbolism

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representing peace