Literary Devices

Question 1

Paradox

Answer 1

A statement that appears contradictory, but may reveal a deeper truth. Example less is more.

Question 2

Eutrepismus

Answer 2

One of the most common rhetorical devices, simply the act of stating points in the form of a number list example first, second

Question 3

Anadiplosis

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Rhetorical device in which repeated word or phrases used, but at the end of one sentence or clause, and at the beginning of the next example, she is being none of your flesh blood, your flesh and blood has not offended the king

Question 4

Anadiplosis

Answer 4

Rhetorical device in which repeated word or phrases used, but at the end of one sentence or clause, and at the beginning of the next example, she is being none of your flesh blood, your flesh and blood has not offended the king

Question 5

Polysyndeton

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The use of multiple conjunctions in close succession for emphasis example the party was filled with laughter, music, and dancing and joy.

Question 6

Asyndeton

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The lack of conjunctions in a series of related clauses to create faster pace or more concise expression example, the party was filled with laughter, music, dancing, joy.

Question 7

Alliteration

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The repetition of constant sounds at the beginning of words example Sally sells seashells

Question 8

Epistrophe

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a successive clauses or sentences example where now? Who now? When now?

Question 9

Rhetorical question

Answer 9

A question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer example smooth move huh?

Question 10

Repetition

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Repeating words or phrases for emphasis

Question 11

Euphemism

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Substituting a mild or less direct expression for a harsh or blunt one

Question 12

Anaphora

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Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a successive sentences or clauses example repetition of I Have a Dream at the beginning of each sentence.

Question 13

Parallelism

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Similar grammatical structures, phrases or sentences to create a balanced and harmonious effect in their writing example she wanted to travel the world, to learn new languages, experience, different cultures.

Question 14

Litotes

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An understatement in which a double negative is used

Question 15

Pathos

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An appeal to the audiences of emotions make the reader feel certain way about a subject, person or idea.

Question 16

Logos

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An appeal to logic and reason, example, scientific studies, and statistical data, and logical reasoning

Question 17

Metaphor

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A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as

Question 18

Simile

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A comparison between two unlike things using like or as

Question 19

Imagery

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Vivid and descriptive language that appears to the senses site sound taste touch smell

Question 20

Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts

Question 21

Theme

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The underlying meaning or moral of the story, reflecting, universal truth and values.

Question 22

Motif

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Recurring thematic or symbolic element that contributes to the overall meaning mood or message of a work

Question 23

Allusion

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A reference in literary work to a well-known event person place or artistic work the writer relies on the readers familiarity with what is mentioned

Question 24

Foreshadowing

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Future events in a story, or perhaps the outcome suggested by the author before they happen

Question 25

Personification

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A attributing human qualities or characteristics to objects or animals

Question 26

Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements, or claims not meant to be taken literally

Question 27

Oxymoron

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A combination of contradictory or opposite words for dramatic effect

Question 28

Flashback

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A narrative technique that takes the reader back in time to an earlier event

Question 29

Juxtaposition

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Placing two or more elements side-by-side in order to highlight their contrast or similarities

Question 30

Pun

Answer 30

Illiterate device that plays on the multiple meanings of a word or on words that sounds similar, but have different meanings

Question 31

Pun

Answer 31

Illiterate device that plays on the multiple meanings of a word or on words that sounds similar, but have different meanings