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Cacophony |
The use of harsh, discordant sounds for poetic effect. Example: shrieked/ hollered/ crackle |
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Dialect |
The speech of a particular region or area.
Example: Mandarin vs Cantonese - Language used depends on geographical location |
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Connotation |
The feelings and associations suggested by a word.
Example: The different associations of "horse" vs "steed" vs "stallion". "Frugal" (positive connotation) vs "cheap" (negative connotation).
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Consonance |
The repetition of the same consonant sound within words close together.
Example: "Such weight and thick pink bulk" |
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Couplet |
Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme.
Example: "Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell that summons thee to heaven or to hell." |
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Wit |
A brilliance and quickness of understanding combined with a cleverness of expression. |
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Epigram |
Short, witty poem or statement
Example: "I don't mind eels, except as meals" |
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Epitaph |
A serious or humourous poem or statement on a gravestone.
Example: Here lies dear old Uncle Bill, We loved him then and always will" |
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Euphemism |
The Substitution of a mild word or phrase for another felt to be too blunt or painful.
Example: "Passed away" instead of "Died" |
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Stream of Consciousness |
The presentation of natural flow of thoughts and feelings as they pass through the mind of a character, without apparent logic or order |
