Literary Devices Flashcards
1
Q
refers to words that appeal to the senses, emotions, and feelings
A
imagery
2
Q
comparison between two things to show they are identical
A
metaphor
3
Q
use symbol, anything that represents a deeper meaning beyond the literal, to represent ideas
A
symbolism
4
Q
shows the repetition of initial consonant sounds of nearby words
A
alliteration
5
Q
shows the repetition of vowel sounds of nearby words
A
assonance
6
Q
shows the comparison with the use of “like” or “as”
A
simile
7
Q
a technique used to give living, human characteristics to nonliving objects
A
personification
8
Q
uses words that are pronounced and sound just like what they represent
A
onomatopoeia
9
Q
is when a word or line is repeated several times to show its importance
A
repetition
