Literary Devices Flashcard

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Caesura

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A pause or break in a line of poetry.

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Example of a kenning:

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whale-road

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Alliteration:

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Repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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Caesura in which line?

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2

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Example of a kenning:

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Whale-road

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Alliteration in poetry is used to create a musical and rhythmic effect.

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To create a musical and rhythmic effect

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Alliteration example?

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None of the above.

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Purpose of a caesura in poetry?

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Creates rhythm, emphasizes words/phrases, adds dramatic effect.

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Example of a kenning:

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Whale-road

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Effect of alliteration in poetry?

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Adds musicality, rhythm, and emphasis.