Literary Devices Flashcards
1
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Metaphor
A
Refers to one thing by mentioning another, with similarities between the two ideas.
2
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Allusion
A
When an object or circumstance is referred to indirectly.
3
Q
Anaphora
A
A deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect.
4
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Personification
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When inanimate objects are given human-like qualities.
5
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Juxtaposition
A
Comparing two elements close together to point out their contrasting qualities.
6
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Simile
A
Figure of speech that directly compares two things using “like” and “as”.
7
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Parallelism
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The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in their construction, sound, or meaning.
8
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Antithesis
A
Being so far apart as to be in sharp contrast or conflict.
