Language techniques Flashcards
1
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Symbolism
A
The use of symbols represent ideas or qualities
2
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Imagery
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Visually descriptive or figuration language, especially in a literary work.
3
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Metaphor
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A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object.
4
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Simile
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A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing of a different kind. (E.g as brave as a lion)
5
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Personification
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Human qualities to non-human thing.
6
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Allegory
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A literary technique which a story has a deeper meaning.
