Examples of poetic techniques Flashcards
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“Oliver was ticketed and packaged”
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Objectification
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“The unsinkable ship unsunk” Is an example of what?
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Irony - the ship is “unsinkable” and yet the event of it sinking is the opposite then what is expected.
2
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“The old book had water spots across its spine. Some of the pages yellowed.” Is an example of what?
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Visual imagery
3
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“The warden’s keys clanked as he walked past the cells.” Is an example of what?
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Auditory imagery
4
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“The air smelled salty, reminding me that the beach is nearby.” Is an example of what?
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Olfactory imagery
5
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“The warm doughnut tasted sweet with hints of vanilla and strawberry.” Is an example of what?
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Gustatory imagery
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“The baby’s hair is soft and downy.” Is an example of what?
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Tactile imagery
