AP LANG DEVICES

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

A figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition

The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

'Less is more.'

'Sweet birds sang.'

'It was the beginning of the end.'

'The fish I caught was as big as my leg.'

A figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition

The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

Words that make the sound they are describing

A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Relating to or connected to a church

The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

To present something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is

To make up something of two opposite things that seems impossible but is actually true or possible

To express or state something too strongly

To use the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance

A figure of speech that appears to be contradictory

Words that make the sound they are describing

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true

The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

Relating to or connected to a church

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

A reference, especially in literature, of something or someone that is historical, biblical, or famous to bring attention to it

A figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition

The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

Short sentences written back to back for literary effect, usually emphasis, clarity, or speed for drama or excitement

Words that make the sound they are describing

Relating to language or the study of language

Relating to or connected to a church

Relating to business or government; involving complicated rules and procedures which can cause long delays

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

Words that make the sound they are describing

A figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition

The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true