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Literary Devices. Alliteration. The repetition of a beginning consonant sound within a phrase or sentence. Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore. Assonance. The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds found within or at the end of words and phrases. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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LITERARY DEVICES
ALLITERATION
• The repetition of a beginning consonant sound within a phrase or sentence.
• Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore
ASSONANCE
• The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds found within or at the end of words and phrases.
• “The fellow called her mellow yellow”• “Hear the mellow wedding bells”
CONSONANCE
• The repetition of consonant words within or at the end of words in a phrase or sentence.
• Betty bought a bit of bitter butter.
ALLUSION
• A direct or indirect reference to a significant person, event, time, or work of literature.
• Chocolate was her Achilles heel.
ANALOGY
• To compare similar concepts, characters, or works of literature so the reader better understands a difficult idea.
• “I feel like a fish out of water”
CLICHÉ
• An expression that has been used so often that it’s meaning and impact are no longer effective.
• Time will tell• There is no place like home
CONNOTATION
• The suggested meaning of a word or a phrase
• Childlike has a youthful, naïve positive connotation, while Childish has a negative scornful connotation. Both words are used to describe someone’s immaturity.
DIALOGUE
• The representation of conversation within a literary work
• “Hey, how are you?” asked Jane to which Joe replied “I’m doing great, thanks!”
EUPHEMISM
• A polite word or phrase used in place of an offensive or crude word or phrase
• She’s pushing up daisies• He’s feeling under the weather
HYPERBOLE
• Using exaggeration to provoke strong emotion, create humor, or make a point.
• I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!• I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
IDIOM
• An expression that is clear only to those who are familiar with the language of it’s origin; cannot be understood based on a literal meaning.
• It’s raining cats and dogs• My little finger told me/ A little birdie told me
IMAGERY
• The use of figurative language to paint a picture for the reader.
• “On a starry winter night in Portugal…”
IRONY
• What results when the actual outcome differs from what is expected.
• A traffic cop is suspended because of unpaid parking tickets.
METAPHOR
• To compare similar things or ideas without using the words “like” or “as”
• She was fairly certain that life was a fashion show.
ONOMATOPOEIA
• A word or words that sound like the action or thing they describe or represent.
• The slick snake slithered through the sand.
OXYMORON
• To combine two words or contrasting meanings to convey a single idea or thought.
• Jumbo Shrimp• Pretty ugly
PERSONIFICATION
• To attribute human characteristics to inanimate objects, natural forces, or ideas.
• Smiling moon• Vengeful ocean
PUN
• The use of similar or identical sounding words to create an alternate meaning to the sentence in which they are used.
• Puns can be really punny• I'm glad I know sign language, it's pretty handy.
SYMBOL
• A thing, person, or place that is present as a representation of a larger meaning
• Colors• Objects
THEME
• An abstract idea or ideas that dominate a literary work.
• Annabel Lee- Young love never dies.