Literary Terms Flashcards

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What is Anaphora?

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Anaphora is a literary device that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences, used to emphasize a point or create rhythm.

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Why would an author use Anaphora in poetry?

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To make the poem more interesting, to emphasize the word or message, and to make the meaning of the poem stand out.

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What does the term 'Allusion' mean?

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Allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, thing, or idea of significance.

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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, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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What is a Simile?

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

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human traits are attributed to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is Oxymoron?

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

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What is Tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.