Literary devices part two Flashcards
1
Q
what is consonance?
A
the repetition of consonants in a sentence
2
Q
what is a disjunct?
A
an adverb that modifies a sentence
3
Q
what is a disjunction?
A
a conjunction that dramatically interrupts a sentence to introduce contrast
4
Q
what is a euphemism?
A
mild expression to cover up a harsh one
5
Q
what are fragmented/truncated sentences?
A
short sentences that cannot stand on their own
6
Q
what is modality?
A
levels of certainty employed by the speaker
- high modality ‘it will rain’
- medial modality ‘it ought to rain’
- low modality - ‘it may rain’
7
Q
what is periphrasis?
A
longer expression used when a shorter one could suffice
8
Q
what are plosive consonants?
A
harsh sounds in a sentence or phrase
