Similarity of structure, created with lists of clauses/phrases

Words used in everyday speech-avoided in formal writing.

Use of contradictory words in the same phrase

Saying one thing and meaning the opposite.

Areference to another text, historical person/event,

What is a compound sentence?

a sentence with two or more independent clauses

Word choice, particularly as an element of style.

comparison of two unlike objects

A comparison between two things to explain something easier

What does Juxtapose mean?

place close together for contrasting effect.

What is a simple sentence

a sentence with one independent clause

A contradictory statement which proves true upon examination

What is a complex sentence?

asentence with one independent clause & a dependent clause

Repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning

an image which stands for something larger than itself

Punny, A play on meaning ofwords

Using an inoffensive expression in place of one that may offend

Endows abstractions,animals, or things with human qualities

A reference to another text, historical person/event

An understatement (litotes)is...

An intentional representation of something as less than it is

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English Language and Composition -11th grade review of literary devices and various vocabualry words.

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What is Syntax?
Diction structure
Organization of the essay
Formation of paragraphs
Sentence structure
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What is Parallelism?
Similarity of structure, created with lists of clauses/phrases
An obvious exaggeration
1. comparison of two unlike objects
1. sentence with one independent clause
3
Colloquialism is
obvious exaggeration
comparisonusing like or as
Wordchoice, particularly as an element of style.
Words used in everyday speech-avoided in formal writing.
4
What is a hyperbole?
A bowl that is very large
An obvious exaggeration
Direct address to some person or object as if present/alive
Words used in everyday speech
5
An Oxymoron is...
Use of contradictory words in the same phrase
a sentence with two or more independent clauses
When you come to class late
Similarity of structure, created with lists
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Irony is...
A play on meaning of words
Similarity of structure, created with lists
sentence with one independent clause
Saying one thing and meaning the opposite.
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Allusion
Areference to another text, historical person/event,
Repetitionof a single word in two different senses
play on words based on similarity of sound between 2 words
the warning of something to come
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What is a compound sentence?
a sentence
a sentence with two or more independent clauses
a sentence with one independent clause
a sentence with one independent clause & a dependent clause
9
Diction is...
Word choice, particularly as an element of style.
An intentional representation of something as less than it is
What Mrs.Tilger says it is
When the opposite of what is expected occurs.
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A Metaphor
A measuring device
Words and phrases used in everyday speech
comparison of two unlike objects
An obvious exaggeration
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An Analogy is...
The choices in indiction, tone, & syntax that a writer makes.
comparison using like or as
a sentence with two or more independent clauses
A comparison between two things to explain something easier
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What does Juxtapose mean?
rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
certain to happen; unavoidable.
a conception of or belief about something.
place close together for contrasting effect.
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What is a simple sentence
a sentence with two or more independent clauses
a sentence with one independent clause
a sentence with few ideas
a sentence with one independent clause & a dependent clause
14
A Paradox is
A comparison usinglike or as.
An image which standsfor something larger than itself.
Blue Markers
A contradictory statement which proves true upon examination
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What is a complex sentence?
A sentence
sentencewith one independent clause
asentence with one independent clause & a dependent clause
asentence with two or more independent clauses
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What is a simile?
A large grin
Brief statement that expresses a general principle or truth
comparison using like or as
Choices in diction, tone, and syntax that a writer makes.
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What is an Anaphora?
Repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning
Use of contradictory words in the same phrase
An intentional representation of something as less than it is
Replacement of a characteristic for what is actually meant.
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A Symbol is
Something that someone wants
A musical instrument
An overused expression
an image which stands for something larger than itself
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A pun is
Anobvious exaggeration
Punny
A play on meaning ofwords
comparisonof two unlike objects
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Euphemism is...
Using an inoffensive expression in place of one that may offend
A play on meaning ofwords
Saying one thing and meaning the opposite.
Endows abstractions, animals, or things with human qualities
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Personification is
Anobvious exaggeration
Endows abstractions,animals, or things with human qualities
a sentence with two or more independent clauses
A person
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Allusion is...
Referencing a friend
comparison using like or as
The language choices a writer makes.
A reference to another text, historical person/event
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An understatement (litotes)is...
Direct address to some person, quality, or object
A comparison between two things
An intentional representation of something as less than it is
An obvious exaggeration

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