Stylistic Devices

Question 1

Name the definition + Effect of an alliteration

Answer 1

Definition: recurrence of initial sound
Effect:
- to convey auditory images
- to create sense units
- focus the readers attention on a particular section of text

Question 2

Name the definition + effect of an accumulation

Answer 2

Definition: series of expressions that contribute increasingly to meaning
Effect:
- to make the language livelier
- to create climax

Question 3

Name the definition + effect of an anaphora

Answer 3

Definition: repitition of first word(s) of line/clause
Effect:
- to stress a main point
- to make phrases/ words easier to remember because they highlight important ideas / message

Question 4

Name the definition + effect of an allusion

Answer 4

Definition: denotes an indirect reference to people or things outside the text without mentioning them in a direct way
Effect:
- to make the readers think about/ remember a certain situation
- the reader is expected to have a certain knowledge

Question 5

Name the effect of a contrast

Answer 5

• to emphasise an important issue
• to convince the audience of sth.

Question 6

Name the definition + effect of an example

Answer 6

Definition: serves to illustrate an abstract rule or acts as an excercise in the application of this rule
Effect:
- a special case is given to serve for a general statement
- to explain sth. understandably

Question 7

Name the definition + effect of an enumeration

Answer 7

Definition: Series of expressions/actions
Effect:
- used to stress/emphasise/underline/reinforce important keywords/ ideas
- to underline how many aspects/options exist (regarding one topic)

Question 8

Name the definition + effect of a hyperbole/exaggeration

Answer 8

Definition: an extreme statement that makes sth. seem better/worse
Effect:
- to emphasise a feeling
- to produce a humorous Effect (it is not to be taken literally)

Question 9

Name the definition + effect of a metaphor

Answer 9

Definition: a comparison between phenomena not normally associated with each other
Effect:
- enriches the language
- to visualise/emphasise an idea
- to explain sth. more understandably

Question 10

Name the definition + effect of a rethorical question

Answer 10

Definition: an assertion in the form of a question which strongly suggests a particular response
Effect:
- to give the listener the impression of taking part in a debate
- used to bring liveliness into a speech
- used to make sb. feel personally addressed
- to connect with sb.
- to reach out to to sb.

Question 11

Name the definition + effect of a reference

Answer 11

Definition: makes a reference to statistics, authorities/experts, famous people, events in history
Effect:
- to gain credibility with the audience
- to make a statement more personal/authentic

Question 12

Name the definition + effect of direct quotations

Answer 12

Definition: use direct quotes of people involved in a certain issue/ event/ situation
Effect:
- to show expert knowledge
- to evoke a positive mood/ reaction/ convince the reader of an opinion