pattern

Literatur - Stilmittel

Hier lernen Sie einige englische Wörter, die sich auf stilistische Mittel wie "Allegorie", "Metapher" und "Paradoxon" beziehen.

review-disable

Überprüfen

flashcard-disable

Lernkarten

spelling-disable

Rechtschreibung

quiz-disable

Quiz

Lernen beginnen
Words Related to Literature
apostrophe
[Nomen]

a figure of speech in which the speaker addresses a person, abstract idea, object, or thing that is not present or cannot respond as if it could respond

Apostrophe, eine Redefigur

Apostrophe, eine Redefigur

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a literary term used to describe a character's name that suggests or implies something about their personality, behavior, or role in the story

Charactonym, sprechender Name

Charactonym, sprechender Name

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
symbol
[Nomen]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

Symbol, Emblem

Symbol, Emblem

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
allegory
[Nomen]

a story, poem, etc. in which the characters and events are used as symbols to convey moral or political lessons

Allegorie

Allegorie

Ex: The children 's book uses an allegory to teach lessons about friendship and teamwork through a story about a group of animals working together .Das Kinderbuch verwendet eine **Allegorie**, um Lektionen über Freundschaft und Teamarbeit durch eine Geschichte über eine Gruppe von Tieren, die zusammenarbeiten, zu vermitteln.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device

Alliteration

Alliteration

Ex: The advertising slogan 's alliteration made it memorable and catchy .Die **Alliteration** des Werbeslogans machte ihn einprägsam und eingängig.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
allusion
[Nomen]

a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device

Anspielung, Hinweis

Anspielung, Hinweis

Ex: The poet 's allusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .Die **Anspielung** des Dichters auf Ikarus diente als warnendes Beispiel für die Gefahren von übermäßigem Ehrgeiz und Hybris.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a rhetorical device in which the writer repeats a word or phrase while adding more detail to it, in order to emphasize or clarify the meaning of the original statement

Amplifikation

Amplifikation

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a rhetorical device in which a word or phrase at the end of one clause or sentence is repeated at the beginning of the next clause or sentence

Anadiplose, verbindende Wiederholung

Anadiplose, verbindende Wiederholung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
pun
[Nomen]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

Wortspiel, Kalauer

Wortspiel, Kalauer

Ex: The pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .Das **Wortspiel** in der Werbung war so lustig, dass es in den sozialen Medien viral ging.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a rhetorical device in which a word is repeated, but with a different meaning each time

Antanaklasis, Wiederholung mit unterschiedlicher Bedeutung

Antanaklasis, Wiederholung mit unterschiedlicher Bedeutung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
antithesis
[Nomen]

a figure of speech in which two ideas or concepts are arranged in parallel clauses, words, or sentences to express a contrast

Antithese, Gegensatz

Antithese, Gegensatz

Ex: " Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country " - John F. Kennedy employed antithesis to make a patriotic appeal ."Frage nicht, was dein Land für dich tun kann - frage, was du für dein Land tun kannst" - John F. Kennedy verwendete **Antithese**, um einen patriotischen Appell zu machen.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
apophasis
[Nomen]

a rhetorical device that involves denying or dismissing something while actually acknowledging or emphasizing it

Apophasis, ein rhetorisches Mittel

Apophasis, ein rhetorisches Mittel

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning by going beyond their literal interpretation

Redewendung, Sprachfigur

Redewendung, Sprachfigur

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
simile
[Nomen]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

Vergleich, Gleichnis

Vergleich, Gleichnis

Ex: The poet 's use of a simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .Die Verwendung einer **Vergleichs** durch den Dichter, der die Sterne mit Diamanten am Himmel vergleicht, verleiht der nächtlichen Landschaft eine Note von Schönheit und Glanz.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
metaphor
[Nomen]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

Metapher

Metapher

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .Ihre Rede war voller kraftvoller **Metaphern**, die das Publikum bewegten.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
synecdoche
[Nomen]

a figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole or vice versa

Synekdoche, Metonymie

Synekdoche, Metonymie

Ex: The term " mouths to feed " is an example of synecdoche, where " mouths " are used to represent people who need to be fed , typically in the context of providing for a family .Der Begriff "Münder zu stopfen" ist ein Beispiel für **Synekdoche**, bei dem "Münder" verwendet wird, um Menschen darzustellen, die gefüttert werden müssen, typischerweise im Zusammenhang mit der Versorgung einer Familie.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
metonymy
[Nomen]

a figure of speech in which a name of something is used instead of another, the two of which are closely associated or one is an attribute of the other

Metonymie, Stilfigur der Metonymie

Metonymie, Stilfigur der Metonymie

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas

Personifikation, Verkörperung

Personifikation, Verkörperung

Ex: She used personification to depict the flowers as dancing in the breeze .Sie verwendete **Personifikation**, um die Blumen als im Wind tanzend darzustellen.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
imagery
[Nomen]

the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images

Bildsprache, figurative Sprache

Bildsprache, figurative Sprache

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
paradox
[Nomen]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

Paradox

Paradox

Ex: The famous paradox of Schrödinger 's cat illustrates the complexity of quantum mechanics .Das berühmte **Paradoxon** von Schrödingers Katze veranschaulicht die Komplexität der Quantenmechanik.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
motif
[Nomen]

a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work

Motiv

Motiv

Ex: The motif of " nature versus civilization " serves as a central theme in the story , highlighting the tension between humanity 's primal instincts and societal norms .Das **Motiv** "Natur versus Zivilisation" dient als zentrales Thema in der Geschichte und beleuchtet die Spannung zwischen den Urinstinkten der Menschheit und den gesellschaftlichen Normen.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
assonance
[Nomen]

the use of similar vowels close to each other in nonrhyming syllables as a literary device

Assonanz, Vokalwiederholung

Assonanz, Vokalwiederholung

Ex: His writing style features assonance to add harmony to his prose .Sein Schreibstil zeichnet sich durch **Assonanz** aus, um seiner Prosa Harmonie zu verleihen.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
consonance
[Nomen]

a literary device that refers to the repetition of consonant sounds, particularly at the end of words, to create a pleasing or rhythmic effect in a sentence or phrase

Konsonanz, Konsonantenharmonie

Konsonanz, Konsonantenharmonie

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a word that mimics the sound it represents

Onomatopöie, Wort

Onomatopöie, Wort

Ex: The use of onomatopoeia adds vividness and immediacy to descriptive writing .Die Verwendung von **Onomatopöie** verleiht der beschreibenden Schrift Lebendigkeit und Unmittelbarkeit.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
irony
[Nomen]

a literary device that reveals a contrast between what appears to be true and what actually is true, often creating unexpected or surprising effects

Ironie

Ironie

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a literary device in which the speaker says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or sarcastic effect

verbale Ironie, mündliche Ironie

verbale Ironie, mündliche Ironie

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a literary device in which events or circumstances within a story are contrary to what one would expect, often leading to an unexpected outcome or twist

situative Ironie, Situationsironie

situative Ironie, Situationsironie

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a literary technique by which the audience is more aware of the significance of the words or actions of the story than characters are

dramatische Ironie, theatralische Ironie

dramatische Ironie, theatralische Ironie

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
aporia
[Nomen]

a rhetorical device where a speaker or writer shows doubt or uncertainty about a topic to engage the audience or highlight an argument

Aporie, rhetorische Zweifel

Aporie, rhetorische Zweifel

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
asyndeton
[Nomen]

a literary device where conjunctions are omitted between clauses or phrases in a sentence

Asyndeton, Bindewortlosigkeit

Asyndeton, Bindewortlosigkeit

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
auxesis
[Nomen]

a literary device that involves the use of exaggeration to create a dramatic or emotional effect, often used to build tension or emphasize the importance of something

Auxesis

Auxesis

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
cacophony
[Nomen]

a literary device that uses a mixture of unpleasant, inharmonious, and harsh sounds to show disorder or chaos

Kakophonie, Missklang

Kakophonie, Missklang

Ex: The cacophony of sounds in the short story mirrored the protagonist 's descent into madness , with each noise amplifying their sense of paranoia and fear .Die **Kakophonie** der Klänge in der Kurzgeschichte spiegelte den Abstieg des Protagonisten in den Wahnsinn wider, wobei jedes Geräusch sein Gefühl von Paranoia und Angst verstärkte.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a rhetorical device that involves a series of phrases or clauses that are arranged in a descending order of importance or emphasis

Katakosmesis, ein rhetorisches Mittel

Katakosmesis, ein rhetorisches Mittel

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
chiasmus
[Nomen]

a rhetorical figure in which words, grammatical structures or concepts are repeated in a reverse order in successive phrases

Chiasmus, eine rhetorische Figur

Chiasmus, eine rhetorische Figur

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a writing technique that uses the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences to create emphasis or persuade the audience

Conduplicatio, anfängliche Wiederholung

Conduplicatio, anfängliche Wiederholung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
derision
[Nomen]

mockery expressed through words or actions in a biting or sarcastic manner

Spott, Hohn

Spott, Hohn

Ex: The film was not a sincere tribute but a piece of derision, mocking the original 's intent .Der Film war keine aufrichtige Hommage, sondern ein Stück **Spott**, das die Absicht des Originals verspottete.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
diacope
[Nomen]

the repetition of a word or phrase with only a few words in between, usually to emphasize or create a dramatic effect

Diakope, Wiederholung mit Abstand

Diakope, Wiederholung mit Abstand

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
diasyrmus
[Nomen]

a rhetorical device in which an author or speaker ridicules or denounces an opponent's argument, typically by using sarcasm or irony

Diasyrms, abwertender Spott

Diasyrms, abwertender Spott

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
enthymeme
[Nomen]

a rhetorical device that involves making a conclusion based on an assumption that is not explicitly stated

Enthymem, verkürzter Syllogismus

Enthymem, verkürzter Syllogismus

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a rhetorical device in which a word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence or clause is repeated at the end of the same sentence or clause

Epanalepse, symmetrische Wiederholung

Epanalepse, symmetrische Wiederholung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
epistrophe
[Nomen]

a rhetorical technique that involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences to create emphasis or reinforce a point

Epistrophe, Endwiederholung

Epistrophe, Endwiederholung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
epizeuxis
[Nomen]

a figure of speech where a word or a phrase is repeated in quick succession for emphasis or intensity

Epizeuxis, unmittelbare Wiederholung

Epizeuxis, unmittelbare Wiederholung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

the use of words and expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, but rather to create a vivid, imaginative image or effect in the reader's mind

bildhafte Sprache, figurative Sprache

bildhafte Sprache, figurative Sprache

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

the act of giving a clue of the future events to the audience in advance while narrating a story

Vorahnung, Andeutung

Vorahnung, Andeutung

Ex: The mysterious stranger's ominous warning served as foreshadowing for the danger lurking ahead.Die unheilvolle Warnung des mysteriösen Fremden diente als **Vorahnung** der bevorstehenden Gefahr.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
hyperbole
[Nomen]

a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

Hyperbel, Übertreibung

Hyperbel, Übertreibung

Ex: The politician 's speech was rife with hyperbole, promising to " solve all of society 's problems overnight " if elected .Die Rede des Politikers war voller **Hyperbel** und versprach, "alle Probleme der Gesellschaft über Nacht zu lösen", wenn er gewählt würde.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
hypophora
[Nomen]

a rhetorical device in which an author raises a question, and provides an answer right away

Hypophora, ein rhetorisches Mittel

Hypophora, ein rhetorisches Mittel

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
innuendo
[Nomen]

a vague and allusive hint, especially a disapproving or suggestive one

Anspielung, Insinuation

Anspielung, Insinuation

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
metanoia
[Nomen]

a figure of speech that involves a self-correction or a revision of what has just been said, usually to strengthen or emphasize the speaker's argument or to make a point more clearly

Metanoia, Selbstkorrektur

Metanoia, Selbstkorrektur

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
oxymoron
[Nomen]

a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or contrasting terms to create a unique expression

Oxymoron, Widerspruch in sich

Oxymoron, Widerspruch in sich

Ex: The poet 's use of " cruel kindness " as an oxymoron underscores the paradoxical nature of actions meant to help but causing pain .Die Verwendung des Dichters von "grausamer Güte" als ein **Oxymoron** unterstreicht die paradoxe Natur von Handlungen, die helfen sollen, aber Schmerzen verursachen.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
pleonasm
[Nomen]

(linguistics) the redundant use of words in a way that might be considered a fault of style, or to create an emphatic effect

Pleonasmus, Redundanz

Pleonasmus, Redundanz

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a deliberate repetition of a conjunction in a phrase, used as a literary trope

Polysyndeton, Vielverbindung

Polysyndeton, Vielverbindung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a rhetorical strategy in which the speaker or writer anticipates an objection or counterargument from the audience and addresses it before it can be raised

Procatalepsis, rhetorische Vorwegnahme

Procatalepsis, rhetorische Vorwegnahme

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
rhyme
[Nomen]

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

Reim, Klanggleichheit

Reim, Klanggleichheit

Ex: The poet carefully chose words with rhymes that enhanced the meaning .Der Dichter wählte sorgfältig Wörter mit **Reimen**, die die Bedeutung verstärkten.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
rhythm
[Nomen]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

Rhythmus, Takt

Rhythmus, Takt

Ex: The marching band followed a precise rhythm.Die Marschkapelle folgte einem präzisen **Rhythmus**.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
syllepsis
[Nomen]

a figure of speech where a word is used in the same sentence with two or more other words, but with different meanings

Syllepse, eine rhetorische Figur

Syllepse, eine rhetorische Figur

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
symploce
[Nomen]

a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning and end of successive clauses or sentences

Symploke, symmetrische Wiederholung

Symploke, symmetrische Wiederholung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a figure of speech in which the speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it actually is

Untertreibung, Verharmlosung

Untertreibung, Verharmlosung

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
zeugma
[Nomen]

the use of a word with two senses each of which apply to a different word in a sentence, as a figure of speech

Zeugma, die rhetorische Figur des Zeugmas

Zeugma, die rhetorische Figur des Zeugmas

Ex: The English teacher explained zeugma by illustrating how one verb could link both a literal and a figurative object in a sentence .Der Englischlehrer erklärte **Zeugma**, indem er veranschaulichte, wie ein Verb sowohl ein wörtliches als auch ein bildliches Objekt in einem Satz verknüpfen könnte.
daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden

a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order

Antimetabole, Chiasmus

Antimetabole, Chiasmus

daily words
wordlist
Schließen
Anmelden
Literatur
LanGeek
LanGeek-App herunterladen