Literary Techniques

Question 1

Alliteration

Answer 1

The repetition of identical consonant sounds e.g pensive poets. The effect is that it sounds pleasing, and gains the attention of readers. Also signifies that the words are linked together thematically, and it puts a spotlight on the subject contained.

Question 2

Anaphora

Answer 2

Repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of a line. The effect is that it emphasises words.

Question 3

Assonance

Answer 3

Repetition of identical vowel sounds in different words. e.g deep green sea. The effect is that it creates rhythm and helps embed words in a mind.

Question 4

Caesura

Answer 4

A short pause within a line of poetry. Effect is that it can be dramatic and add theatrical feel to a line.

Question 5

Chiasmus

Answer 5

Reversal of two elements. Effect is that it engages to make powerful points and adds emphasis

Question 6

Enjambment

Answer 6

A line having no end punctuation but running over to the next line. The effect is that it speeds up the pace to create a sense of urgency, tension or rising emotion

Question 7

Hyperbole

Answer 7

Exaggeration. The effect is that it emphasises the magnitude of something through exaggerated comparison.

Question 8

Imagery

Answer 8

References that trigger the mind to fuse together memories of sight, sounds, tastes, smells and sensations of touch. Effect is that it draws us into a sensory experience and provide us with mental snapshots.

Question 9

Internal rhyme

Answer 9

An exact rhyme within the line of a poem. Effect is that it adds to the meaning of words in a poem and make the poem more unified.

Question 10

Metaphor

Answer 10

A comparison between two unlike things that describes one thing as another. The effect is that it conveys vivid imagery that transcends literal meanings.

Question 11

Personification

Answer 11

Attributing human characteristics to non human things. The effect is that it can help readers understand, sympathise with or react emotionally to non human things.

Question 12

Simile

Answer 12

A direct comparison between two unlike things. The effect is that it helps describe one things by comparing it to another.

Question 13

Juxtaposition

Answer 13

Placing two elements close together in order to compare or contrast the two, to show similarities or differences.

Question 14

Diction

Answer 14

Choice of words in a poem. The effect is that it steers the readers thoughts.

Question 15

Sibilance

Answer 15

The repetition of letter sounds that have a hushing or hissing quality. The effect is that it adds rhythm and enhance the tone of the poem.

Question 16

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Answer 16

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