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1. Alliteration The same sound starts a series of words.
2. Hyperbole An exaggerated statement used for effect and not meant to be taken literally.
3. Metaphor A comparison in which one thing is said to be another (does not use “like” or “as”).
4. Onomatopoeia A word that imitates the sound it represents.
5. Oxymoron Combining two terms that are contradictory
6. Personification Representing abstract ideas as persons, endowing them with human attributes.
7. Simile A comparison in which two things are said to be like or as another
Repetition deliberately repeated words, phrases, or clauses within a short passage to emphasize a point
Anaphora a specific type of repetition, where a phrase is used at the beginning of successive clauses to create emphasis
The Rule of Three using a list of three items in a sentence for emphasis and to help the audience remember what you are saying
Rhetorical Question a question asked to create effect and not for an answer in a speech
Anecdote a personal story shared in a speech by the speaker to the audience, meant to create a personal connection.
Fragment Sentences a two or three word (fragmented) sentence created to bring attention to a point in a speech, used to create emphasis
Freight Train Sentences a very long sentence composed of three or more independent clauses, joined together with conjunctions; used to build intensity
Hypophora when a question is asked and then immediately answered in a speech
Analogy where two dissimilar things are being compared to better explain a concept or idea (paraphrase the analogy in your notes). This can be accomplished as a one time occurrence or as an extended metaphor or symbol.
Parallel Structure repeats the grammatical structure of specific words, phrases, clauses, or sentences in a series, giving emphasis to key words and making them memorable. Eg. Using “-ly” or “-ing” at the end of each important word in a sentence.
Allusion a brief reference to a person, place, or event outside of the text, real or fictional
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