Devices Flashcards
1
Q
Alliteration
A
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
2
Q
Assonance
A
Repetition of vowel sounds
3
Q
Cacophony
A
Use of harsh sounds to create mood
4
Q
Consonance
A
Repetition of consonant sounds in any part of the word (middle or end)
5
Q
Euphony
A
Use of soft sounds to create mood or flow of language
6
Q
Sibilance
A
Repetition of ‘s’ sounds
7
Q
Imagery
A
The representation through language of sense experience (all five senses)
8
Q
Allusion
A
A reference to something in history or previous literature
9
Q
Tone (mood, atmosphere)
A
General feeling/mood the story tells
