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Anaphora

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the repetition of words or phrases in a group of sentences, clauses, or poetic lines (at the beginning of the sentence)
- to create emphasis

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Analogy

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An analogy is saying something is like something else to make some sort of explanatory point. For example, “Life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get.”

  • analogies are used to convey and emphasize something unusual by making a comparison between it and something that is more commonplace
  • Strong word associations allow the writer to change the reader’s mode of thinking and add some variation, adornment or embellishment to the poem.
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Assonance

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds across a line of text or poetry

  • to create rhythm(It guides which syllables should be stressed.)
  • to embed a set of words within the mind of whoever is hearing them
  • Long vowel sounds are said to slow down a segment of writing, making it more sombre, and the “oo” sound, in particular, can be quite gloomy or spooky. Short vowel sounds are usually more sprightly, particularly the “I” that flits and skips.
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Alliteration

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  • The sound of alliteration can help create the mood or tone of a poem or piece of prose.
  • repetition of the “s” sound often suggests a snake-like quality, implying slyness and danger.
  • Softer sounds like “h” or “l” may create a more introspective or romantic mood or tone.
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Antithesis

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As a rhetorical device, antithesis pairs exact (completely)opposite or contrasting ideas in a parallel grammatical structure e.g. sun and moon

  • The effect of antithesis can be powerful. When used correctly, antithesis highlights the stark difference between opposing ideas by placing them side-by-side in exactly the same structure.
  • makes use of parallelism—it sets up a repetitive structure that makes writing sound musical.
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Parallelism

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  • to emphasize the relationship between two or more ideas
  • It can set up a comparison or contrast between two things
  • grammar structure
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Auditory imagery

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Auditory imagery is used to explain things, ideas and actions using sounds that appeal to our sense of hearing. It is intended to invoke up sound images in the minds of the readers.
-to envision the writer’s imagination about sounds

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Biblical language

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  • providing the English men of letters spiritual themes and also modulated their literary style
  • A deep knowledge of the biblical languages helps preserve doctrinal purity
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Colloquialism

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Colloquial language is used in informal writing situations

-creates a conversational tone.

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Cliche

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Chicle is an idea that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect
-no sense of discovery as cliché copies something that is already well-known.

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Contrast

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contrast when they describe the difference(s) between two or more entities
-dramatize or emphasize the differences
shock the reader with the differences (or elicit some other emotion from the reader)
produce a more balanced structure in the writing
describe one thing by contrasting it with another

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Dialect

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A dialect is a language used by the people of a specific area, class, district, or any other group of people. The term dialect involves the spelling, sounds, grammar and pronunciation used by a particular group of people and it distinguishes them from other people around them. e.g. aye/nay
-gives us insight into a character

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Ellipsis

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  • to emphasize their point and bring in a more human voice to the piece
  • indicate a mysterious or unfinished thought, a leading sentence, or a pause or silence.
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Euphemism

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Euphemism refers to figurative language designed to replace phrasing that would otherwise be considered harsh, impolite, or unpleasant. This literary device allows for someone to say what they mean indirectly, without using literal language, as a way of softening the impact of what is being said.

e. g. passed away
- to make the situation less serious or while presenting something in a sarcastic way
- conveys the same meaning to the readers by reducing its harshness

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Example of Euphemism

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porcelain throne (toilet)
friends with benefits (friends having sex)
pre-owned (something used)
bun in the oven (pregnancy)
number one (urination)
number two (defecation)
roll in the hay (have sex)
see a man about a horse (go to the bathroom)
senior (old)
gentlemen’s club (strip club)
economically challenged (poor)
put to sleep (euthanize)
between jobs (unemployed)
upchuck (vomit)
big-boned (overweight)
blowing smoke (lying)
split (divorce)
enhanced interrogation (torture)
well-off (rich)
belch (burp)
adult entertainment (pornography)
correctional facility (prison)
go around the bend (to go insane)
thin on top (bald)
had one too many (drunk)
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Emotive language

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  • to evoke an emotional response in the reader
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Hyperbole (exaggerate)

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-emphasise the magnitude of something through exaggerated comparison

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Irony

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  • to point out the discrepancy between reality and how things appear or what was expected
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Intertextuality

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e. g. they were like Romeo and Juliet

- to influence the reader and add layers of depth to a text, based on the readers’ prior knowledge and understanding

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Juxtaposition

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  • effect of absurdity or humour, or create a link between elements and images that appear unrelated until they are paired
  • reveal truths about a character through contrasting their traits with another, to achieve a foil
  • to compare, contrast, and consider the relationship between those elements more closely
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Metonymy

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Metonymy is a figure of speech in which an object or idea is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it, as opposed to by its own name. It associates the qualities of one word or phrase with another word or phrase.

e. g. American technology industry as “Silicon Valley”
- more powerful

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An Example of Metonymy

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For example, take the phrase “the pen is mightier than the sword,” which contains two examples of metonymy. “Pen” and “sword” are everyday words, but when substituted for “written words” and “military force,” their meaning become much more symbolic. The phrase implies that the written word is more powerful than military force.

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Metaphor

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  • to understand and remember more easily such metaphorical language as it activates our imagination
  • engage the right hemisphere of the brain, which controls our mental imagery
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Onomatopoeia

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  • add excitement, action, and interest

- o create particularly vivid imagery

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Olfactory imagery

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olfactory imagery pertains to odours, aromas, scents, or the sense of smell
-resemble those obtained for actual perception

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Oxymoron

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  • effect of creating an impression, enhancing a concept, and even entertaining the reader
  • adds an element of complexity and encourages the reader to think deeply about a particular idea
  • support a lighthearted mood or tone, as well as emphasize conflict
  • add dramatic effect
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Personification

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  • help readers understand, sympathize with, or react emotionally to non-human characters
  • creates a way to accurately and concisely describe concepts and ideas
  • full of imagery and description
  • to allow non-human things to take on human traits and emotions
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Pathetic fallacy

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Pathetic fallacy is when an author gives human emotions and traits to nature or inanimate objects

  • add atmosphere to a scene
  • foreshadowing
  • creating a vivid image of an environment.
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Plosives

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A plosive consonant is an abrupt sound made by closing the mouth then releasing a burst of breath
-express anger, a car crash or a gun

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Repetition

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  • repeated presentation of information or items typically leads to better memory for the material
    -helps to emphasise how tightly the character is trapped and, for the reader, helps create a sense of fear and tension
    allows the reader to build up the picture gradually, just like the character does as he begins to regain consciousness
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Sibilance

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  • adds rhythm and musicality to a piece of text by suggesting which syllables a reader should emphasize
  • create a sense of secrecy and hushed stillness
  • create a feeling of creeping tension like a chill running up your spine
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Symbol

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rainbow–symbolizes hope and promise
red rose–symbolizes love and romance
four-leaf clover–symbolizes good luck or fortune
wedding ring–symbolizes commitment and matrimony
red, white, blue–symbolizes American patriotism
green traffic light–symbolizes “go” or proceed
tree blossoms–symbolize spring season
Pilgrim hat–symbolizes Thanksgiving holiday
dollar sign–symbolizes money, earnings, wealth
image of shopping cart–symbolizes online purchases

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Symbolism of red

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Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness (Only in Japan)

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Symbolism of pink

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Pink symbolizes love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm

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The symbolism of beige and ivory

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Beige and ivory symbolize unification. Ivory symbolizes quiet and pleasantness. Beige symbolizes calm and simplicity.

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Symbolism of yellow

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Yellow signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.

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Symbolism of blue

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Blue: Peace, tranquillity, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.

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Symbolism of purple

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Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mystery, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honour, arrogance, mourning, temperance.

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Symbolism of orange

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Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.

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Symbolism of green

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Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigour.

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Symbolism of brown

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Brown: Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.

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Symbolism of grey

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Grey: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm

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Symbolism of white

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White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.

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Symbolism of black

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Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical colour, mourning, death (Western cultures), austerity, detachment.

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Simile

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  • compares two things so that the thing described is understood more vividly
  • to add depth and meaning to their poetry
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Tricolon

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  • Three words, phrases or sentences combine to make a single, powerful impression.
  • to emphasize your point in a pithy and memorable way.
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Zoomorphism

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It is a literary technique in which animal attributes are imposed upon non-animal objects, humans, and events; and animal features are ascribed to humans, gods, and other objects

e. g. do you really think it’s a mind in there or just a little buzz like a bee in a glass jar
- a more complete understanding of the character.

Poem device - GCSE English Literature Unseen Poems (2 decks)

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