The repetition of initial and stressed sounds at the beginning of words or in accented syllables. Example: tongue twisters (Sally sold seashells by the seashore)

A reference to a famous person,place,event or work of literature. Example: A reference to Greek or Roman mythology.

a suggestion of what is to come later in a work by giving hints and clues.

a figure of speech-- an exaggeration or overstatement.

used to describe the words or phrases which bring forth a certain picture or image in the mind of the reader. Imagery appeals to the senses- what can be seen, heard, felt etc...

something is the opposite of what you would expect, often in a funny or unexpected way. There are three types situational, dramatic and verbal.

Placing two contrasting images, concepts, ideas next to each other for the purpose of comparison to highlight the differences.

a comparison between two subjects without using "like" or "as."

the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates in the mind of the reader.

a figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects.

a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.

the repeating of a word or phrase to create a rhythm or emphasize a point.

a comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as."

a device in literature where an object represents an idea.

main or central idea or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature.

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Term	Definition
Alliteration	The repetition of initial and stressed sounds at the beginning of words or in accented syllables. Example: tongue twisters (Sally sold seashells by the seashore)
Allusion	A reference to a famous person,place,event or work of literature. Example: A reference to Greek or Roman mythology.
Foreshadowing	a suggestion of what is to come later in a work by giving hints and clues.
Hyperbole	a figure of speech-- an exaggeration or overstatement.
Imagery	used to describe the words or phrases which bring forth a certain picture or image in the mind of the reader. Imagery appeals to the senses- what can be seen, heard, felt etc...
Irony	something is the opposite of what you would expect, often in a funny or unexpected way. There are three types situational, dramatic and verbal.
Juxtaposition	Placing two contrasting images, concepts, ideas next to each other for the purpose of comparison to highlight the differences.
Metaphor	a comparison between two subjects without using "like" or "as."
Mood	the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates in the mind of the reader.
Personification	a figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects.
Pun	a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.
Repetition	the repeating of a word or phrase to create a rhythm or emphasize a point.
Simile	a comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as."
Symbol	a device in literature where an object represents an idea.
Theme	main or central idea or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature.

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