Literary Devices Sec.5

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Imagery: use of descriptive language appealing to senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) for vivid mental pictures.

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Descriptive language creating vivid sensory experiences.

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What is a simile?

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Figures of speech for comparisons using "like" or "as".

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Metaphor: a direct comparison between unrelated things.

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Makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

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Repetition: recurrence of words, phrases, or ideas in literature for emphasis, rhythm, or theme.

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Repetition involves the recurrence of words, phrases, or ideas in a piece of literature. It is used for emphasis, creating rhythm, or highlighting a theme.

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Irony: Contrast between expectation and reality, often humorous or dramatic.

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Contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs.

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Foreshadowing:

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A literary device where the author hints at future events in the story.

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What is flashback?

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A narrative device that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present an earlier event.

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Juxtaposition: placement of contrasting elements side by side to highlight differences.

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Placement of contrasting elements side by side to highlight differences.

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Symbolism: use of symbols/images to represent ideas/concepts beyond literal meaning.

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Symbolism is the use of symbols/images to represent ideas, concepts, or qualities beyond their literal meaning.

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Analogy: comparison between two things for explanation, connecting to familiar concepts.

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Comparison for explanation, linking familiar concepts.