Literary Devices- Review

Front

What is the term for the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence?

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Alliteration

Front

What is a literary device that uses an object to represent an idea or concept?

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Symbol

Front

What is the term for a figure of speech that involves extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

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Hyperbole

Front

What literary device creates a feeling of tension or excitement about what will happen next?

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Suspense

Front

What is the term for a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

Front

What is the term for a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

Front

What is the term for a statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a truth?

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Paradox

Front

What is the term for a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art?

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Allusion

Front

What is the term for language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind?

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Imagery

Front

What is the term for a situation where the opposite of what is expected occurs?

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Irony