Literary Devices Flashcard

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Alliteration in literature refers to the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in words.

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The repetition of the beginning consonant sounds in words.

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Imagery in literature

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Creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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Metaphor in literature:

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A comparison of two different things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Meter in poetry refers to a rhythmic pattern that is usually repeated.

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A rhythmic pattern in poetry that is usually repeated.

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Onomatopoeia in literature is known for:

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Sound words.

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Term: Personification in poetry

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Giving non-human things human characteristics

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Repetition in poetry refers to the act of repeating sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines.

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The act of repeating sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines in a poem.

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Words that end in the same sound in a poem?

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Rhyme

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Rhyme Scheme in poetry

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Pattern of rhymes, e.g., AA BB

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Definition of "Rhythm" in poetry?

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The musical quality of a poem.