7/8 Literary Devices Flashcard

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What is personification?

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A literary device that gives human characteristics to non-human things, such as 'the wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is poetry?

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A type of writing that uses rhythmic and structured language to express ideas and emotions.

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What is alliteration?

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A literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, like 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!'

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What is metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'His mind is an encyclopedia.'

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What is simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture for the reader.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'clang.'

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What is irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humor or emphasis.

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What is theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.