Stylistic Devices
The simple repeating of a word or phrase in order to create emphasis or to signify importance in a text or poem.
What is repetition?
Using words and phrases to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses by creating a mental image.
What is imagery?
To spread throughout
What is pervade?
1. To enclose or encircle
2. To include
What is encompass?
1. About to happen; likely to occur in the near future.
What is Imminent?
The attribution of human nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract ideas.
What is personification?
an author's word choice and its impact on the overall meaning.
What is diction?
1. To reject bluntly
2. To drive back
3. An abrupt setback in progress
What is rebuff?
Cunning or deceit in dealing with others; trickery
What is guile?
1. A difference of opinion
2. A disagreement
What is dissension?
a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison by showing similarities between two different things with the help of the words "like" or "as."
a figurative or symbolic meaning of a word.
What is connotation?
Done in a hurry and with little attention to detail
What is cursory?
1. To shrink from in disgust; to detest.
2. Disgusting; causing loathing.
What is abhor?
n. A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount
What is profusion?
two things being seen or placed close together for contrast or comparison.
What is juxtaposition?
a dictionary definition of a word.
What is denotation?
Cautious; very careful
What is gingerly?
1. Endless; seeming to be without end.
What is interminable?
2. To take in a part and absorb into the whole.
What is Assimilate?
a set of rules that determine how words are put together to form phrases, clauses, or sentences.
What is syntax?
A writer's choice of words, sentence structure/fluency, and distinctive voice all contribute to the style of a piece of writing and help in the overall meaning. When you think of style, think of word choice, sentence structure, and voice.
What is style?
1. To suppose something without sufficient evidence 2. A guess
What is surmise?
A long, angry speech.
What is tirade?
To cause continuing anger or irritation
What is rankle?