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Allusion Definition: an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. Ex. “I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” |
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Diction Definition:The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing ex. "Wordsworth campaigned against exaggerated poetic diction" |
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Connotation Definition: A word that implies something. Ex. the streets ran red |
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Apostrophe Definition :To direct speech to something non living Ex. "start you car, start !" |
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Anaphora Definition : he repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. Ex. Oh me Oh my |
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Epistrophe Definition: stylistic device that can be defined as the repetition of phrases or words at the end of the clauses or sentences. Ex.Hourly joys be still upon you! Juno sings her blessings on you. . . .Scarcity and want shall shun you,Ceres’ blessing so is on you.” |
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Alliteration Definition: the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Ex.With bloody blameful blade he bravely broached his bloody boiling breast." |
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Metaphor Definition: figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. Ex. "“I had fallen through a trapdoor of depression,” |
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Repetition
Definition: the action of repeating something that has already been said or written. Ex. Because I do not hope to turn againBecause I do not hopeBecause I do not hope to turn |
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Simile Definition: comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind using like or as Ex. He is as funny as a monkey. |
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