Literary Devices Review

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Same letter/sound at the start of words.

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Alliteration

Front

Reference to something commonly known.

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Allusion

Front

Y'all, gonna, ain't, and cap are examples of

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Slang

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Purpose of diction?

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Convey mood or tone with word choice.

Front

A time earlier than the main story

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Flashback

Front

An exaggerated statement

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Hyperbole

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Hints about future events in a story.

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Foreshadowing

Front

Visually descriptive language that allows the reader to see what is happening.

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Imagery

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Putting two different things close together to highlight differences.

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Juxtaposition

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His words cut deeper than a knife.

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Metaphor