LC 4 Figures of Speech and Sound Devices FLASHCARD

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Parallelism

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Repetition of similar grammatical structures for effect or emphasis.

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Which figure of speech involves contrasting ideas expressed in a balanced structure?

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Antithesis

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Allegory

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A narrative with symbolic meaning representing abstract ideas.

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Example of Allusion: The crane became a symbol of justice., I watched you grow, Africa, as Prometheus endured his chains., Your strength in chains, your silence in song., O spirit of the forest, do you still weep?

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I watched you grow, Africa, as Prometheus endured his chains.

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What is the purpose of Synecdoche?

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To use a part to represent the whole.

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Which sound device is characterized by harsh, discordant sounds?

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Cacophony

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What does Litotes involve?

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Deliberate understatement for emphasis.

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Identify the figure of speech in the phrase: 'All hands were needed to lift the sick man.'

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Synecdoche

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Example of Juxtaposition:

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In the land of honor and betrayal.

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Effect of Euphony in literature?

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To produce pleasant, harmonious sound patterns.