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
Rebelión en la Granja se erige como una alegoría política.
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
La aliteración del eslogan publicitario lo hizo memorable y pegadizo.
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device

alusión, referencia
La alusión del poeta a Ícaro sirvió como una advertencia sobre los peligros de la ambición desmedida y la arrogancia.
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
El juego de palabras en el anuncio fue tan gracioso que se volvió viral en las redes sociales.
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
Su eslogan publicitario "Piensa en pequeño" es una antítesis clásica que desafía la obsesión de la cultura del consumidor con el tamaño.
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
El uso que hace el poeta de un símil que compara las estrellas con diamantes en el cielo añade un toque de belleza y brillo al paisaje nocturno.
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metáfora
Su discurso estaba lleno de metáforas poderosas que conmovieron al público.
a figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole or vice versa

sinécdoque
El término "bocas que alimentar" es un ejemplo de sinécdoque, donde "bocas" se utiliza para representar a las personas que necesitan ser alimentadas, típicamente en el contexto de proveer para una familia.
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
Ella usó la personificación para representar las flores bailando en la brisa.
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
El famoso paradoja del gato de Schrödinger ilustra la complejidad de la mecánica cuántica.
a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work

tema, motivo
El motivo de "la naturaleza versus la civilización" sirve como un tema central en la historia, destacando la tensión entre los instintos primarios de la humanidad y las normas sociales.
the use of similar vowels close to each other in nonrhyming syllables as a literary device

asonancia, rima asonante
Su estilo de escritura presenta asonancia para añadir armonía a su prosa.
a poetic technique involving repeated consonant sounds, especially at word endings

consonancia, aliteración consonántica
La consonancia le dio a la estrofa una textura suave con los sonidos "s" repetidos.
a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopeya
El uso de onomatopeya añade viveza e inmediatez a la escritura descriptiva.
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
La cacofonía de sonidos en el cuento reflejaba el descenso del protagonista hacia la locura, con cada ruido amplificando su sensación de paranoia y miedo.
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
La película no fue un homenaje sincero sino una pieza de burla, que se mofa de la intención del original.
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
La advertencia ominosa del extraño misterioso sirvió como presagio del peligro que acechaba más adelante.
a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

hipérbole
El discurso del político estaba lleno de hipérbole, prometiendo "resolver todos los problemas de la sociedad de la noche a la mañana" si era elegido.
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 uso del poeta de "bondad cruel" como un oxímoron subraya la naturaleza paradójica de las acciones destinadas a ayudar pero que causan dolor.
(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
El poeta eligió cuidadosamente palabras con rimas que mejoraban el significado.
a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

ritmo
La banda de música seguía un ritmo preciso.
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 profesor de inglés explicó el zeugma ilustrando cómo un verbo podía vincular tanto un objeto literal como uno figurativo en una oración.
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order

antimetábole, quiasmo
