Literary Devices Review

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Juxtaposition

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Putting two different things close together to show the differences more clearly.

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Alliteration

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The occurrence of the same letter/sound at the beginning of words.

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Repetition

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When a word or phrase is said three times or more.

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Flashback

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A time earlier than the main story.

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Metaphor

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

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.