Types of repetition
________ is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of several successive clauses that have different endings.
Anaphora
___________ is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept.
Metonymy
__________ is using an exaggeration, that is not supposed to be taken litreally, but emphasizes the statement.
Hyperbole
The story is told from the perspective of a character using "I" or "we."
First-Person Narration
_________ involves repetition of the last word or phrase across successive phrases, clauses or sentences.
Epistrophe
_______ is a figure of speech that uses two opposite words together.
Oxymoron
_________ is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens, often with a humorous or unexpected twist.
Irony
The narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as "he," "she," or "they." The focus is on one character’s thoughts and feelings, offering a more limited perspective than omniscient narration.
Third-Person Limited Narration
__________ is a literary technique when two or more words are linked that share the same first consonant sound.
Alliteration
________ is a literary device that hints at or suggests future events in a story.
Foreshadowing
_________ a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Metaphor
This rare form addresses the reader directly using "you," making them a character in the story.
Second-Person Narration
___________ involves the repetition of words that derive from the same root word.
Polyptoton
__________ uses vivid language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in a way that appeals to the senses.
Imagery
__________ is the use of objects, characters, or actions to represent abstract ideas or qualities.
Symbolism
The narrator’s credibility is compromised, either through their bias, limited knowledge, or intentional deception. This can create twists and lead readers to question the truth of the story.
Unreliable Narration
_____________ is a literary technique in poetry that involves repeating the same words or phrases separated by other words in the middle.
Diacope
_____________ is very simply when a speaker is addressing someone that is either dead, not present, or an inanimate object.
Apostrophe
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The story is told through letters, diary entries, or other documents.
Epistolary Narration