Literary Devices Flashcard

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human entities or abstractions.

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Provide an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered haunting secrets that travelled quickly through the trees.'

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What is a paradox?

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A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a deeper truth.

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Give an example of a paradox.

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An example of a paradox is: 'All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.'

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What is synecdoche?

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Synecdoche is a literary device in which a part of something represents the whole or vice versa.

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Provide an example of synecdoche.

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An example of synecdoche is: 'Nice wheels,' where 'wheels' refers to the entire car.

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What is the sound associated with the bird called a bobwhite?

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The sound associated with the bird called a bobwhite is a whistle.

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What are literary devices?

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Literary devices are techniques used by writers to convey their message, create effects, and enhance their writing.

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What is the purpose of using personification in literature?

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The purpose of using personification is to create vivid imagery and to evoke emotions by relating human traits to non-human elements.

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How does synecdoche differ from metonymy?

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Synecdoche involves using a part to represent the whole, while metonymy involves using a related concept or attribute to represent something.