stylistic features Flashcards
alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant
sound.
metaphor
Comparing two things without
using the words “like” or “as”
onomatopoeia
A word which imitates the natural
sound of things like “buzzing”,
“rustling” or even “meow”.
personification
When an idea or animal is given
human characteristics. “The sky
weeps.”
repetition
Repeating words or phrases.
rhetorical
question
A question which is meant to be
unanswered.
auditory imagery
Describing specific sounds that
are happening in a story.
Onomatopoeia is an example
.
olfactory imagery
Describing a particular taste.
visual imagery
Appeals to the sense of sight.
Hyperbole
an exaggeration used for emphasis. Like saying, “I’ve told you a million times.”
Irony
Irony conveys a meaning opposite to the literal one
Assonance
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds
Oxymoron
An oxymoron combines contradictory terms for effect. Such as, “Bittersweet.”
Euphemism
A euphemism substitutes a mild or indirect expression for something unpleasant or harsh. For instance, “He passed away” instead of “He died.”
