Literary Devices Flashcards

Literary Devices Flashcards

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English

University

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Балауса Даулетхан

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1.

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Adnomination

Back

Repetition of words with the same root. The difference lies in one sound or letter. A nice euphony can be achieved by using this poetic device.

2.

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Allegory

Back

Representation of ideas through a certain form (character, event, etc.). Allegory can convey hidden meanings through symbolic figures, actions, and imagery.

3.

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Alliteration

Back

The repeated sound of the first consonant in a series of words, or the repetition of the same sounds of the same kind at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables of a phrase.

4.

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Front

Allusion

Back

Reference to a myth, character, literary work, work of art, or an event.

5.

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Front

Anaphora

Back

Word repetition at the beginnings of sentences in order to give emphasis to them.

6.

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Front

Antithesis

Back

Emphasizing contrast between two things or fictional characters.

7.

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Front

Apostrophe

Back

Directed speech to someone who is not present or to an object.

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