Literary Devices

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A short, interesting, or funny story about a real event, often used to make a point.

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Anecdotes

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, literature, or history.

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Allusions

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A writing or speaking technique where things are grouped in threes for impact or rhythm.

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Rule of Three

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Repeating the same beginning sound in a series of words.

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Alliteration

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Repeating the same vowel sound inside words close together.

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Assonance

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Comparing two things by saying one thing is another.

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Metaphor

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Comparing two things using like or as.

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Simile

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Giving human qualities or actions to non-human things.

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Personification

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An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Hyperbole

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Using words that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create a picture in the reader’s mind.

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Imagery