literature Flashcards
Peace” represented by a white dove
symbolism
a symbol is the use of an object to represent a concept
this tree is the God of the forest
metaphor
Metaphors, also known as direct comparisons, are one of the most common literary devices
This tree is like the god of the forest.
simile
Unlike a metaphor, the comparison relies on the words “like” or “as.”
like is to love as dislike is to hate
analogy
sentence
comparison of two things to show their similarities
Gordon Ramsay is to cooking as Meryl Streep is to acting.
the tree spread its gigantic, sun-flecked shoulders
imagery
relies on the interplay of language and sensation to create a sharper image in your brain.
I’ve been waiting a billion years for this
hyperbole
Basically, hyperbole refers to any sort of exaggerated description or statement
f it were a cold, rainy gray day, you might say, “What a beautiful day!”
irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
In an ironic phrase, one thing is said, while another thing is meant.
is like a secret only the audience knows
is an event that mocks the circumstances
tongues of lighting
literary device
an African Thunderstorm
imagery
laughing masks
literary device
Once Upon A time
symbolism
like the black angel of death
literary device
birdshooting season
symbolism
earth has not anything to show more fair
literary device
Sonnet composed upon west minster bridge
symbolism
” dead be not proud”
literary device
Dead be not proud
personification
you are like a father to him
literary device
The woman speaks to the man who employed her son
Similie
hearts treachery
literary device
It is the constant image of your face
oxymoron
frowning like serious lepidoptrists
literary device
butterflies
A Lesson for this sunday
simile
symbolism- they symbolize beauty inccocence
