11CL Literary Devices Terms and Definitions Part 2

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Repetition of the same consonant sound in nearby words

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ALLITERATION

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Using an object or action that means more than its literal meaning.

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SYMBOLISM

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A statement revealing a truth that seems contradictory.

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PARADOX

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A casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.

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ALLUSION

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Evoking the five senses in writing

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IMAGERY

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Two contradictory terms together

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OXYMORON

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A polite term used instead of one that may be too direct or unpleasant.

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EUPHEMISM

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An expression that has lost its power or originality from overuse.

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CLICHE`

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A humorous play on words, often with double meanings.

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PUN

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A word that imitates the sound it represents.

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ONOMATOPOEIA