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Literary Devices Review Vocabulary
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metaphor A direct comparison of two unlike things.
Example: My love is a red rose.
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explicit metaphor Uses the “be” verb (am, is are, was, were)
Example: “The words were summer on the tongue” (Bradbury).
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implicit metaphor A metaphor that is implied rather than stated directly; does not use the “be” verb. Example: “…a great swelling symphony of lawn mowers…” (Bradbury).
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simile A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
Example: My love is like a red rose.
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personification Giving non-human things human characteristics.
Example: Love hit me over the head.
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symbolism Using objects, people, or things to represent a greater idea
Wedding rings symbolize commitment
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Review Match the term with the definition
1- metaphor 2- personification 3- simile 4- symbolism A- A comparison of two unlike things using like or as B- Giving non-human things human characteristics. C- Using objects, people, or things to represent a greater idea D- A direct comparison of two unlike things.
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Review Match the term with the example
1- implicit metaphor 2- personification 3- explicit metaphor 4- simile 5- symbolism A- a dove flew over the battlefield B- the leaves danced on the breeze C- the road slithered down the hill D- the winds blew like they had a grudge E- all the world is a stage…
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irony When the meaning is other than and especially the opposite of what was intended. Example: It is ironic when a teacher cheats. It is ironic “phat” means “attractive”
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Types of Irony Verbal- sarcasm
Situational- the opposite of what is expected Dramatic- when the audience knows information that a character does not
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imagery Words that create a mental picture that stimulates one of the 5 senses see, hear, taste, touch, smell
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allusion A reference to the Bible, history, or mythology, literature, or popular culture. He left no crumbs. He could not turn back. (allusion to Hansel and Gretel)
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alliteration The repetition of the initial consonant sounds
Crazy cats are cornered.
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Review Match the term with the definition
1- allusion 2- alliteration 3- imagery 4- verbal irony A- When the meaning is other than and especially the opposite of what was intended. B- A reference to the Bible, history, or mythology, literature, or popular culture. C- The repetition of the initial consonant sound D- Words that create a mental picture that stimulates one of the 5 senses
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Review Match the term with the example
1- allusion 2- alliteration 3- imagery 4- irony A- the frilly french fries were fantastic. B- General Zaroff was of the opinion he was civilized. C- She finally was able to marry her prince. D- The kettle was blowing off a lot of steam.
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Figurative language General term for imagery words.
Any sentence or phrase that has a meaning beyond the literal meaning of its words. Example: heard it through the grapevine walking on thin ice
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hyperbole exaggeration for effect Example: I could eat a whole horse
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assonance The repetition of the vowel sounds in stressed syllables
Example: Amazing ants create anarchy.
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literal language The actual words or descriptions. Example:
A book is what you read.
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Review: Match the term with the definition
1- figurative language 2- literal language 3- assonance 4- hyperbole A- Any sentence or phrase that has a meaning beyond the literal meaning of its words. B- repetition of vowel sounds C- the actual words or descriptions. D- A gross exaggeration
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Review Match the term with the example
1- figurative language 2- literal language 3- assonance 4- hyperbole A- Most students choose to carry backpacks. B- I’ve told you a million times to clean your room! C- Men sell the wedding bells. D- That joke is so old, the last time I heard it I was riding on a dinosaur.
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oxymoron A contradiction in terms Jumbo shrimp Unbiased opinion
sweet sorrow
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onomatopoeia Words that resemble sounds Zip, crack, hiss
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prose Writing that is not poetry
(paragraphs, short stories, essays, novels, etc. In other words, normal texts).
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paradox Something that seems to be contradictory but in actuality is true. Actors are a paradox: They love being in the public eye but value their privacy “Such a fair and foul day I have ever seen” Macbeth “War is peace” 1984
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Review Match the term with the definition
1- oxymoron 2- onomatopoeia 3- prose 4- paradox A-Normal writing, not poetry B- Something that seems to be contradictory but in actuality is true C- A contradiction in terms D- Words that resemble sounds
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Review Match the term with the example
1- oxymoron 2- onomatopoeia 3- prose 4- paradox A- Your enemy’s friend is your enemy. B-In poetry, the use of paradox is not confined to mere wit and pleasure; rather, it becomes an integral part of poetic diction. Poets usually make use of a paradox to create a remarkable thought or image out of words. C-Act naturally D- bam!
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puns Play on words She’s a skilled pilot whose career has really taken off.
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stanza Poetic paragraphs Roses are red Violets are blue
Love is in the air And so are you.
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parody A comical rendition that makes fun of an entire work
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satire Literary work in which human vices, follies, or society are attacked through irony, derision, or wit
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Review Match the term with the definition
1- pun 2- stanza 3- satire 4- parody A- Poetic paragraph B- Play on words C- A comical rendition that makes fun of a work D- Literary work in which human vices or follies that are attacked through irony, derision, or wit
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Review Match the term with the example
1- puns 2- stanza 3- satire 4- parody A- Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update B- “Whether or not we find what we are seeking is idle, biologically speaking.” C- Why do we still have troops in Germany? To keep the Russians in Czech. D- Scary Movie
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Denotation The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. Example: “Beyond their immediate denotation, the words have a connotative power"
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Connotation An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Example: “The word “discipline” has unhappy connotations of punishment and repression"
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Metonymy A figure of speech in which one word is substituted for another associated with it Example: We are studying Shakespere. (We are actually studying his play). Example: calling a business executive a “suit”
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Malapropism The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect, as in, for example, “dance a flamingo ” (instead offlamenco ). Periphrasis: The use of indirect and long speech or writing unnecessarily sometimes used for comic effect.
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Review: Match the term to the definition
1- connotation 2- denotation 3- malapropism 4- metonymy A- the mistaken use of a similar-sounding word, often for comic effect B- the feeling or ideas associated with a word C- the objective, literal meaning D- one word is substituted for another associated with it
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Literary Apostrophe speaker directly addresses an absent person or a personified quality, object, or idea Example: Feet, don’t fail me now. Example: “O happy dagger! This is thy sheath; there rust, and let me die” (Romeo & Juliet).
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Theme The central message or insight into life revealed by a literary work. Most often, stories and plays have an implied theme.
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Characterization Direct- narrator makes a direct comment about the character Indirect- character traits are revealed through dialogue, description, and events.
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Character Types Major/ minor
Round/ flat: A round character is multi-faceted, just like a real person. A flat character is one-dimensional. Dynamic/ static: A dynamic character is one who changes or learns something in the narrative. A static character does not change.
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Foil A character to provides a contrast to another character in order to highlight the traits of a character Example: Mercutio/ Romeo
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Review: Match the term to the definition
1- dynamic character 2- apostrophe 3- theme 4- foil A- central message of a literary work B- a character who provides contrast to another character C- a character to changes or learns something D- speaker addresses an absent person or a personified idea
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