Literary Devices Flashcard

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What is consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the end or in the middle of words.

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What is oxymoron?

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The combination of contradictory terms.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words.

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What is metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things.

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What is pun?

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A play on words with multiple meanings.

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What is simile?

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is symbolism?

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Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities.