Literary Devices Flashcards
Describe a simile and what is it’s effect
Definition: A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
Effect: Creates a vivid image and enhances understanding.
Example: “Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
Describe a metaphor and state it’s effect
Definition: A comparison between two things without using “like” or “as.”
Effect: Links two unrelated things, creating vivid imagery.
Example: “Time is a thief that steals our moments.”
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Describe an oxymoron and state it’s effect
Definition: A combination of two contradictory terms.
Effect: Creates tension or emphasizes a point.
Example: “Bittersweet” or “deafening silence.”
Describe a hyberbole and state it’s effect
Definition: An exaggerated statement used for emphasis or humor.
Effect: Grabs attention and creates strong emphasis.
Example: “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Describe alliteration and state it’s effect
Definition: The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.
Effect: Creates rhythm, enhances mood, or emphasizes a point.
Example: “She sells seashells by the seashore.”
Describe a personification and state it’s effect
Definition: Giving human qualities to non-human things.
Effect: Makes non-human elements relatable, emphasizing ideas or concepts.
Example: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Describe irony. and state it’s effect
Definition: A contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs.
Describe an onomatopeia and state it’s effect
Definition: Words that imitate the sound they represent.
Effect: Enhances sensory experience and creates vivid imagery.
Example: “The bees buzzed, and the brook gurgled.”
