is a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a connection to the subject being mentioned.

is a figure of speech containing two phrases that are parallel but inverted to each other.

is a literary device wherein the author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic crux of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect.

refers to a meaning or identity ascribed to one subject by way of another. In a metaphor, one subject is implied to be another so as to draw a comparison between their similarities and shared traits.

refers to words whose very sound is very close to the sound they are meant to depict. In other words, it refers to sound words whose pronunciation to the actual sound they represent.

refers to the practice of not using the formal word for an object or subject and instead referring to it by using another word that is intricately linked to the formal name or word.

refers to the use of excessive language and surplus words to convey a meaning that could otherwise be conveyed with fewer words and in more direct a manner.

is a literary devices that uses a part of something to refer to the whole.

refers to the use of concepts or ideas that are contradictory to one another, yet, when placed together hold significant value on several levels.

is one of the most commonly used and recognized literary devices. It refers to the practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals.

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Stylistic devices

Term	Definition
Allusion	is a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a connection to the subject being mentioned.
Chiasmus	is a figure of speech containing two phrases that are parallel but inverted to each other.
Hyperbole	is a literary device wherein the author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic crux of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect.
Metaphor	refers to a meaning or identity ascribed to one subject by way of another. In a metaphor, one subject is implied to be another so as to draw a comparison between their similarities and shared traits.
Onomatopoeia	refers to words whose very sound is very close to the sound they are meant to depict. In other words, it refers to sound words whose pronunciation to the actual sound they represent.
Metonymy	refers to the practice of not using the formal word for an object or subject and instead referring to it by using another word that is intricately linked to the formal name or word.
Periphrasis	refers to the use of excessive language and surplus words to convey a meaning that could otherwise be conveyed with fewer words and in more direct a manner.
Synecdoche	is a literary devices that uses a part of something to refer to the whole.
Paradox	refers to the use of concepts or ideas that are contradictory to one another, yet, when placed together hold significant value on several levels.
Personification	is one of the most commonly used and recognized literary devices. It refers to the practice of attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals.

Created by: Aliona Liubchenko

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