Words Related to Literature - Stylistic Device
Here you will learn some English words related to stylistic devices such as "allegory", "metaphor", and "paradox".
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apostrophe
[noun]
a figure of speech in which the speaker addresses a person or an abstract idea, object or thing that is not present or cannot respond as if it could respond
charactonym
[noun]
a literary term used to describe a character's name that suggests or implies something about their personality, behavior, or role in the story
anadiplosis
[noun]
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
antanaclasis
[noun]
a rhetorical device in which a word is repeated, but with a different meaning each time
apophasis
[noun]
a rhetorical device that involves denying or dismissing something while actually acknowledging or emphasizing it
figure of speech
[noun]
a word or phrase used in a non-literal sense for rhetorical or vivid effect
consonance
[noun]
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
verbal irony
[noun]
a literary device in which the speaker says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or sarcastic effect
situational irony
[noun]
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
asyndeton
[noun]
a literary device where conjunctions are omitted between clauses or phrases in a sentence
auxesis
[noun]
a literary device that involves the use of exaggeration or hyperbole to create a dramatic or emotional effect, often used to build tension or emphasize the importance of something
catacosmesis
[noun]
a rhetorical device that involves a series of phrases or clauses that are arranged in a descending order of importance or emphasis
conduplicatio
[noun]
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
diacope
[noun]
the repetition of a word or phrase with only a few words in between, usually to emphasize or create a dramatic effect
diasyrmus
[noun]
a rhetorical device in which an author or speaker ridicules or denounces an opponent's argument, typically by using sarcasm or irony
enthymeme
[noun]
a rhetorical device that involves making a conclusion based on an assumption that is not explicitly stated
epanalepsis
[noun]
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
epistrophe
[noun]
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
epizeuxis
[noun]
a figure of speech where a word or a phrase is repeated in quick succession for emphasis or intensity
figurative language
[noun]
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
metanoia
[noun]
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
procatalepsis
[noun]
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
symploce
[noun]
a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning and end of successive clauses or sentences
understatement
[noun]
a figure of speech in which the speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it actually is
antimetabole
[noun]
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order
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