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Poetic Devices. Devices, Definitions, and Examples. Rhyming. Definition : One or two or more words corresponding in sound . Examples:. Metaphors. Definition :
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Poetic Devices Devices, Definitions, and Examples
Rhyming • Definition: • One or two or more words corresponding in sound • Examples:
Metaphors • Definition: • A figure of speech in which a word or phrase suggests an object or idea in place of another (the purpose is to suggest a likeness between them. Sometimes it is obvious; sometimes it requires more though.) • Examples:
Similes • Definitions: • A figure of speech that compares two unlike things; introduced with the words “like” or “as” • Examples:
Alliteration • Definitions: • A repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighbouring words or syllables • Examples:
Imagery • Definitions: • Figurative language that is used to allow readers to imagine (create mind images) what is taking place / being told • Examples: • Sight: • Sound: • Touch: • Smell: • Taste:
Personification • Definition: • Giving human characteristics to non-human things • Examples: