Literary Devices Part 1_2023

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Emphasizing non-human traits with human attributes.

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Personification

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___ involves words with similar sounds but different meanings.

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pun

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Intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect: ___

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Hyperbole

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_ is a rhetorical device where a statement contrasts with what is expected.

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Irony

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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simile

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Common poetic device describing one object as another unrelated object.

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Metaphor

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___ is a practice of using symbols that represent something larger.

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Symbolism

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A figure of speech where a speaker addresses someone or something not present.

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a. apostrophe

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___ is used to mock with satirical remarks to amuse and hurt someone or a section of society.

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c. Sarcasm

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A ___ is a question that makes a point rather than seeking an answer.

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rhetorical question