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Literary Terms

Communications 12. Literary Terms. 1. Alliteration. The repetition of a consonant or vowel sound at the beginning of two or more words in a row . It can be separated by a small word. Eg . The dingy door dragged over the floor. 14. Metaphor.

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Literary Terms

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  1. Communications 12 Literary Terms

  2. 1. Alliteration • The repetition of a consonant or vowel sound at the beginning of two or more words in a row. It can be separated by a small word. • Eg. The dingy door dragged over the floor

  3. 14. Metaphor • A comparison between two things for the purpose of clarifying what one or both are like. Does not use like/as in the comparison. • Eg. “I am a thousand winds that blow” • Eg. Her heart was full of love

  4. 18. Onomatopoeia • A sound word • Eg. Buzz, whisper

  5. 24. Personification • Giving human traits to non-human entities • Eg. The trees danced in the wind

  6. 33. Simile • A comparison using like or as • Eg. Her heart was like a barred door.

  7. 28. Rhyme /Rhyme Scheme • Rhyme: The repetition of the vowel sound and end sound in two or more words in a row. • Eg. Bat cat • Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyme in a poem. Labeled using lower case letters.

  8. 29. Repetition • A repeated word or phrase for the purpose of emphasis or effect in a piece of literature • Eg. “My luv’s like a red, red rose”

  9. 11. Imagery • Literature that appeals to the five senses: • Sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. • Eg. The earthy aroma of fresh baked bread wafted from my mother’s kitchen.

  10. 38. Symbol • An object or person that represents an idea, emotion or concept. • Eg. Owl can symbolizes wisdom • Eg. Candy’s dog in Of Mice and Men

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