Poetic Devices Review

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. It is used to create a connection or add meaning.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz', 'whisper', or 'bang'.

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is a literary device that involves repeating words, phrases, or ideas to emphasize a point or create rhythm.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence'.