English Techniques Flashcards
1
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states that one thing is another thing
A
Metaphor
2
Q
comparison of one thing with another
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Simile
3
Q
exaggerated statements
A
Hyperbole
4
Q
an implied or indirect reference
A
Allusion
5
Q
visually describes
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Imagery
6
Q
repetition of sounds
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Alliteration
7
Q
warning or indication of a future event
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Foreshadowing
8
Q
something that represents a hidden meaning
A
Allegory
9
Q
question that doesn’t require an answer
A
Rhetorical Question
10
Q
mood implied by word choice causing emotion
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Tone
11
Q
represent something other than its literal meaning
A
Symbolism
12
Q
the repeating of a word
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Repetition
13
Q
two things being contrasted to each other (love & hate)
A
Juxtaposition
14
Q
when someone does something we don’t expect (ironic)
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Irony
15
Q
given a non-human object a human quality
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Personification
