Definitions
giving something not human the characteristics of a human being
Give an example of a METAPHOR.
Examples: heart of stone, the classroom was a zoo, she's a shining star on her team, life is a rollercoaster
What type of language is this an example of?
"Ten years from now, she would look back on this moment and laugh, realizing it was the start of her greatest adventure."
Flashforward
Give an example of ALLITERATION
Ex. many merry maidens meet
a reference to a well-known work of art, literature, or music within another work of art, literature or music
ALLUSION
Give an example of an IDIOM.
Ex. “Break the ice, “under the weather," “piece of cake, "spill the tea”
What type of language is this an example of?
"Look at that diva, her fit is such a slay!"
Colloquial language
Give an example of an OXYMORON
Ex. Bittersweet, jumbo shrimp
Define OXYMORON.
a paradoxical idea that is compacted into a single image by combining two contradictory words side by side; often used to show confusion ( mood/tone)
"The girl next door," "damsel in distress," "mean jock," and "the nerd/geek" are all examples of...
Archetypes
What is this an example of?
"Why should we care about the environment? Because our future depends on it."
Hypophora
Give an example of an ANALOGY (OR CONCEIT)
Ex. Their relationship had become one of a tiger and its prey
Emotional appeal, means to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions. Authors use pathos to invoke sympathy from an audience and to make the audience feel what the author wants them to feel.
What is an ANTITHESIS? Give an example.
placing contrasting ideas side by side
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” – Charles Dickens
What is ANADIPLOSIS? Give an example.
using the last word of one clause or phrase as the first word of the next clause or phrase
Example: "Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering." – Yoda
Give an example of a RHETORICAL QUESTION
Asks a question in which the answer is only implied
Ex. “Do you want a world in which those dearest to you can know peace and safety or a world in which every moment carries with it the constant fear of death?”
words, phrases, or concepts are repeated in reverse order to create a mirror-like structure, often makes statements more memorable or impactful
CHIASMUS
ex. “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”
What literary device is this an example of?
"The more you know, the more you know you don't know."
PARADOX
What is ANAPHORA? Give an example.
the repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, sentences, or verses
Example: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up. I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted. I have a dream that one day all God’s children will be free."
– Martin Luther King Jr.
Give an example of SYNECDOCHE
Ex. "All hands on deck," "Nice wheels!"