Freshman Rhetorical/ Literary Devices

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Attributes human characteristics, behaviors, or emotions to non-human things, ideas, or abstract concepts
Tragic Flaw
Personification
Metaphor
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A figure of speech in the form of a question posed for effect rather than to elicit an answer
Symbolism
Rhetorical question
Hyperbole
Imagery
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Symbolism is
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
a question posed for effect rather than to elicit an answer
using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader
a symbol,object, or event that represents a deeper meaning
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Is often used to convey complex themes, emotions, or concepts in a more nuanced way
Hyperbole
Symbolism
Tragic flaw
Alliteration
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Rhetorical device used to emphasis, humor, or dramatic effect, highlighting the intensity of feelings or situations
Personifcation
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Imagery
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Alliteration is...
a symbol,object, or event that represents a deeper meaning
uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader
the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a sequence of words
involves exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
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A character trait or error in judgement that ultimately leads to the downfall of a tragic hero in a literary work
Symbolism
Rhetorical Question
Tragic Flow
Personification
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A metaphor...
uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader
is repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a sequence of words
directly comapes two unlike things by stating that one is the other
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Involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
Tragic Flaw
Rhetorical question
Alliteration
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Uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader or audience
Alliteration
Personification
Imagery
Metaphor

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