Stylistic Devices Flashcards
1
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imagery
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use of language beyond its dictionary meaning
2
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metaphor
A
a comparison between two things which are quite unlike one another without using “as” or “like” -> she is a rose
3
Q
simile
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like a metaphor a type of comparison; uses the “like” or “as” to compare two things
4
Q
personification
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technique of representing animals/ objects as if they were human beings
5
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symbol
A
thing or word standing not only for itself but also for an abstract idea, example -> red rose, symbol of love
6
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enumeration
A
The listing of words or phrases in a text
7
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Repetition
A
use of a word or phrase more than once
