Literatura - Recurso estilístico
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los recursos estilísticos como "alegoría", "metáfora" y "paradoja".
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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
apóstrofe, figura retórica en la que el hablante se dirige a una persona
a literary term used to describe a character's name that suggests or implies something about their personality, behavior, or role in the story
caractónimo, nombre parlante
something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning
símbolo, emblema
a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths
alegoría
La escultura de la Justicia con los ojos vendados es una alegoría.
the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device
aliteración
Alineación es una característica común en los trabalenguas.
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device
alusión, referencia
En su discurso, hizo una alusión a la Guerra de Troya, estableciendo un paralelismo entre su lucha y la de los héroes antiguos.
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
amplificación
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
anadiplosis, repetición vinculante
a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has
calambur
« Solía ser panadero, pero no ganaba suficiente masa », es un juego de palabras clásico.
a rhetorical device in which a word is repeated, but with a different meaning each time
antanaclasis, repetición con diferente significado
a rhetorical device that places contrasting ideas or words in parallel structure to highlight their opposition and create a sense of balance
antítesis
En su discurso principal, contrastó la riqueza y la pobreza—una antítesis que subrayaba la desigualdad económica.
a rhetorical device that involves denying or dismissing something while actually acknowledging or emphasizing it
apófasis, figura retórica que implica negar o descartar algo mientras en realidad se lo reconoce o enfatiza
a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning by going beyond their literal interpretation
figura retórica, giro del lenguaje
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
símil
A través del símil "tan valiente como un león", el escritor caracteriza el coraje y el valor del héroe frente al peligro.
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
metáfora
Su estilo de escritura se basa en gran medida en metáforas vívidas e imágenes.
a figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole or vice versa
sinécdoque
« La Casa Blanca » se utiliza a menudo como sinécdoque para referirse a todo el gobierno de los Estados Unidos, enfatizando la autoridad y el poder del poder ejecutivo.
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
metonimia, trasnominación
a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas
personificación
El autor utilizó la personificación para describir los árboles susurrando en el bosque.
the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images
imaginería, imagen
a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true
paradoja
Es un paradoja que estar de pie sea más agotador que caminar, aunque caminar requiera más movimiento.
a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work
tema, motivo
A través del motivo de la "caída de la gracia", el autor explora las consecuencias de la hibris y la fragilidad de la ambición humana.
the use of similar vowels close to each other in nonrhyming syllables as a literary device
asonancia, rima asonante
La asonancia puede mejorar el estado de ánimo de un poema cuando se usa efectivamente.
a poetic technique involving repeated consonant sounds, especially at word endings
consonancia, aliteración consonántica
Consonancia enriqueció la línea: «blank and think and tank».
a word that mimics the sound it represents
onomatopeya
Los cómics usan palabras onomatopéyicas como "pum" y "zap" para enfatizar las escenas de acción.
a literary device that reveals a contrast between what appears to be true and what actually is true, often creating unexpected or surprising effects
ironía
a literary device in which the speaker says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or sarcastic effect
ironía verbal, ironía hablada
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
ironía situacional, ironía de situación
a literary technique by which the audience is more aware of the significance of the words or actions of the story than characters are
ironía dramática
a rhetorical device where a speaker or writer shows doubt or uncertainty about a topic to engage the audience or highlight an argument
aporía, duda retórica
a literary device where conjunctions are omitted between clauses or phrases in a sentence
asíndeton, asíndeto
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
a literary device that uses a mixture of unpleasant, inharmonious, and harsh sounds to show disorder or chaos
cacofonía
El poeta usó la cacofonía para evocar el caos y la confusión de la guerra, con palabras chocando entre sí como ejércitos opuestos en el campo de batalla.
a rhetorical device that involves a series of phrases or clauses that are arranged in a descending order of importance or emphasis
catacosmesis, un dispositivo retórico que implica una serie de frases o cláusulas dispuestas en un orden descendente de importancia o énfasis
a rhetorical figure in which words, grammatical structures or concepts are repeated in a reverse order in successive phrases
quiasmo
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
conduplicación, repetición inicial
mockery expressed through words or actions in a biting or sarcastic manner
mofa
Sus comentarios, llenos de burla, hirieron los sentimientos de muchos en la sala.
the repetition of a word or phrase with only a few words in between, usually to emphasize or create a dramatic effect
diácope, repetición con intervalo
a rhetorical device in which an author or speaker ridicules or denounces an opponent's argument, typically by using sarcasm or irony
diasirmo, burla denigrante
a rhetorical device that involves making a conclusion based on an assumption that is not explicitly stated
entimema, silogismo truncado
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
epanadiplosis, repetición simétrica
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
epístrofe, repetición final
a figure of speech where a word or a phrase is repeated in quick succession for emphasis or intensity
epizeuxis, repetición inmediata
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
lenguaje figurado, lenguaje imaginativo
the act of giving a clue of the future events to the audience in advance while narrating a story
presagio, presentimiento
Las oscuras nubes de tormenta que se acumulaban en el horizonte eran un claro presagio del peligro inminente.
a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something
hipérbole
La rutina del comediante estaba llena de hipérbole, exagerando situaciones cotidianas a proporciones absurdas para un efecto cómico.
a rhetorical device in which an author raises a question, and provides an answer right away
hipophora
a vague and allusive hint, especially a disapproving or suggestive one
indirecta, insinuación
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, autocorrección
a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or contrasting terms to create a unique expression
oxímoron
El término "gamba gigante" es un ejemplo clásico de un oxímoron, que combina ideas contradictorias de tamaño y pequeñez.
(linguistics) the redundant use of words in a way that might be considered a fault of style, or to create an emphatic effect
pleonasmo
a deliberate repetition of a conjunction in a phrase, used as a literary trope
polisíndeton
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
procatálipsis, anticipación retórica
agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word
rima
Los niños disfrutaron inventando rimas durante su tiempo de juego.
a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds
ritmo
El ritmo de la canción hizo que todos quisieran bailar.
a figure of speech where a word is used in the same sentence with two or more other words, but with different meanings
silepsis, figura retórica donde una palabra se usa en la misma oración con dos o más palabras
a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning and end of successive clauses or sentences
símploque, repetición simétrica
a figure of speech in which the speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it actually is
eufemismo, subestimación
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
El dispositivo retórico favorito del poeta era el zeugma, permitiéndole jugar con los significados de las palabras de maneras sorprendentes.
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order
antimetábole, quiasmo
