literary devices
a contradiction that resolves to reveal a deeper meaning behind a contradiction
paradox
figure of speech, in which an object or circumstance from unrelated context is referred to covertly or indirectly. It is left to the audience to make the direct connection.
allusion
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
rhetorical question
We went to the movies, it was a good movie
comma splice
what is her favorite color
blue
uses characteristics of 2 people to contrast each other while highlighting each others qualities
character foil
a persuasive strategy in which a speaker/ writer appeals to the audience’s sense of logic
logos
an artistic and poetic movement or style using images and indirect suggestion to express mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind.
symbolism
run on sentence
what is her dream job
owner of a doggy rescue
using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
parallel structure
uses character or credibility to persuade
ethos
placing two things side by side, usually to show contrast
Juxtaposition
They went to they're lake house and played with a dog.
their*
what is her favorite literary device
personification
a style of writing that conveys the effect of informal spoken language as distinct from formal or literary English
colloquialism
expresses the writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter and audience.
tone
argues that certain conditions should exist, or that something should or should not be done, in order to solve a problem
claim of policy
Sarah and Dillan had a discussion among the two of them, but then Jenny interrupted them. Jenny always annoys them.
between*
what is her husbands occupation
rockstar
a word or expression used in lieu of a harsher alternative
euphemism
the matching of the forms of words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.
parallelism
makes an assertion about something that can be proved or disproved with factual evidence.
claim of fact
Sydni felt tired, therefore she decided to skip the game.
; therefore,
how do you write her name on a MLA format essay
Ms. Teasley or Queen Teasley