Literary Devices Flashcard

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Used to imply hidden meaning in a story, poem, or picture.

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Allegory

Answer explanation

An allegory is used to convey a moral of the story by using hidden features. Like in "Animal Farm" by George Orwell.

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Symbols of the U.S. and China:

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Bald eagles and Panda bears.

Answer explanation

Symbols are things that have more than one meaning depending on the person or place that is using it. A symbol of the U.S. is our flag and the bald eagle.

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Alliteration example:

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Sweet Sarah smiles at me while we play.

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I am...

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as strong as an ox.

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Identify the Literary Device: "The ship shivered and groaned under the weight of all of us. It swayed to and fro, under the heavy beat of the ocean's drum. I closed my eyes and wondered what might come next."

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Personification

Answer explanation

Personification is when we give human characteristics to objects that are not human. A ship can't actually "grown" like a human does.

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Intentional repeating of a sound, word, or idea to create importance.

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Repetition

Answer explanation

Saying something more than once can add additional importance to it.

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