Literary Devices Flashcards
1
Q
Allusion
A
Something being implied / Indirect reference
2
Q
Metaphor
A
Comparing something without using like or as
3
Q
Simile
A
The comparison of two things using like or as
4
Q
Irony
A
When you expect one thing but the opposite happens
5
Q
Imagery
A
The description of something
6
Q
Dictation
A
The use of specific word I.E word choice
7
Q
Anaphora
A
The repetition of the beginning of a phrase
8
Q
Symbolism
A
The use of words. people, idea, and things that represent something beyond the literal meaning
