literary devices Flashcards
what is alliteration?
the repetition of the initial consonants in words next to or close to each other
what is contrast?
the state of being very different from each other
what is hyperbole?
exaggerated statements that are not to be taken literally
what is metaphor?
a device used to compare two very different things without the use of ‘like’ or ‘as’
what is onomatopoeia?
the use of words which resemble or suggest the sounds they are referring to
what is personification?
attribution of human characteristics to smth non-human
what is repetition?
saying similar things over and over again to emphasise it
what is rhyme?
similar sounds at the end of words
what is simile?
a device used to compare two very different things with the use of ‘like’ or ‘as’
what is static vs dynamic characters?
static characters remain the same while dynamic characters change (for better or for worse)
what is STEAL+MoB
S - speech
T - thoughts
E - effect on others
A - actions
L - looks
Mo - motivations
B - blind spots
