Sound Devices Flashcards

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Alliteration

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the repetition of the same sound occurring at the beginning of words close together in a line or series.

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Anaphora

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the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines.

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Colloquialism

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is the use of informal words and phrases in a piece of writing.

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Dialect

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the language used by the people from a specific area, class, or other group.

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Onomatopia

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a word which imitates the natural sound of a thing, like a sound effect.

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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, meaning, or meter.

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Antithesis

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two opposite ideas are put together to achieve a contrasting effect.

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Ethos

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a means of convincing others of the character or credibility of the persuader.

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Logos

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a statement, sentence, or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic.

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Pathos

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a method of convincing people with an argument drawn out through an emotional response.

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