When something is used as an example to represent something else

Understatement definition

making something seem like it wasn't a big deal when it was

A literary device that indirectly refers to another thing

going back in time to connect points or emphasize something in the story

A way of speaking to indicate tone.

The operator ought to oath to the oak.

Anaphora EXAMPLE (Fahrenheit 451)

"Light first page, light the second page, light the third page" Bradbury 72

An implicit comparison between two or more things.

Formal diction EXAMPLE

I strongly believe in this thesis.

Connotation definition

Something else is implied by a phrase used (your'e such a dog!)

comparing 2 things while using like or as

Extreme exaggeration of a real event or situation

A speaker or narrator’s attitude about a subject, idea, or concept.

The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a sentence.

Imagery EXAMPLE (Fahrenheit 451)

'The Hound half rose in its kennel and looked at him (chapter 1)

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Motif definition
A weapon
A time signature in music
Writing so good its literally on fire
A recurring theme
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Symbolism definition
When something is used as an example to represent something else
Really hating the symbol instrument used in percussion
Make your own light during crisis
Tell someone they dont understand
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Colloquial diction EXAMPLE
My point is correct, no cap
I ain't wrong, y'all are!
I'm pretty sure I'm right
I strongly believe in this thesis.
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Understatement definition
Extreme exaggeration of a real event or situation
A type of energy
making something seem like it wasn't a big deal when it was
A dance move
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Allusion definition
Something that tricks your mind
A literary device that indirectly refers to another thing
A literary device that tricks the reader
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Flashback definition
The roaring 20s
Something the camera does when it takes a picture
A move in basketball
going back in time to connect points or emphasize something in the story
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Diction definition
I'm blissfully unaware.
A way of speaking to indicate tone.
A sarcastic way of telling the reader to stop reading the book for a while.
A book containing words.
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Alliteration EXAMPLE
An action word
Completely different words with no pattern whatsoever
I don't know
The operator ought to oath to the oak.
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Anaphora EXAMPLE (Fahrenheit 451)
A flying animal
Something that runs fast
"Light first page, light the second page, light the third page" Bradbury 72
A repeating phrase in a sentence
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Metaphor definition
A branch of government
The way you judge someone's character
An implicit comparison between two or more things.
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Formal diction EXAMPLE
I strongly believe in this thesis.
I ain't wrong, y'all are!
My point is correct, no cap
I'm pretty sure I'm right
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Connotation definition
A note at the side of a text
Something else is implied by a phrase used (your'e such a dog!)
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Simile definition
I forgot, sorry
comparing 2 things while using like or as
Wearing the same outfit everyday
making a fictional character very happy for comedic effect
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Slang diction EXAMPLE
I ain't wrong, y'all are!
I'm pretty sure I'm right
My point is correct, no cap
I strongly believe in this thesis.
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Hyperbole definition
Extreme exaggeration of a real event or situation
A dance move
making something seem like it wasn't a big deal when it was
A type of energy
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Tone definition
A speaker or narrator’s attitude about a subject, idea, or concept.
Relating yourself to words like "sinister" or "mysterious"
A type of makeup
The tasting organ located in your mouth
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Epistrophe
A pause in a sentence
The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a sentence.
A bug?
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Imagery EXAMPLE (Fahrenheit 451)
Starry night
'The Hound half rose in its kennel and looked at him (chapter 1)
Mona lisa
I'm confused
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Informal diction EXAMPLE
I'm pretty sure I'm right
My point is correct, no cap
I ain't wrong, y'all are!
I strongly believe in this thesis.

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