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Littérature - Figure de Style

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux procédés stylistiques tels que "allégorie", "métaphore" et "paradoxe".

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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

apostrophe, figure de style consistant à interpeller une personne

apostrophe, figure de style consistant à interpeller une personne

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

charactonyme, nom parlant

charactonyme, nom parlant

symbol
[nom]

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

symbole, emblème

symbole, emblème

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

allégorie

allégorie

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 .Le livre pour enfants utilise une **allégorie** pour enseigner des leçons sur l'amitié et le travail d'équipe à travers une histoire sur un groupe d'animaux travaillant ensemble.

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

allitération

allitération

Ex: The advertising slogan 's alliteration made it memorable and catchy .L'**allitération** du slogan publicitaire l'a rendu mémorable et accrocheur.

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

allusion

allusion

Ex: The poet 's allusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .L'**allusion** du poète à Icare a servi de mise en garde contre les dangers de l'ambition excessive et de l'hybris.

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

amplification

amplification

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, répétition liante

anadiplose, répétition liante

pun
[nom]

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

jeu de mots, calembour

jeu de mots, calembour

Ex: The pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .Le **jeu de mots** dans la publicité était si drôle qu'il est devenu viral sur les réseaux sociaux.

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

antanaclase, répétition à sens différent

antanaclase, répétition à sens différent

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

antithèse

antithèse

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 ."Ne demandez pas ce que votre pays peut faire pour vous - demandez ce que vous pouvez faire pour votre pays" - John F. Kennedy a employé l'**antithèse** pour faire un appel patriotique.

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

apophase, figure de rhétorique consistant à nier ou rejeter quelque chose tout en le reconnaissant ou en le soulignant

apophase, figure de rhétorique consistant à nier ou rejeter quelque chose tout en le reconnaissant ou en le soulignant

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

figure de style, tournure de phrase

figure de style, tournure de phrase

simile
[nom]

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

comparaison

comparaison

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 .L'utilisation par le poète d'une **comparaison** comparant les étoiles à des diamants dans le ciel ajoute une touche de beauté et d'éclat au paysage nocturne.

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

métaphore

métaphore

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .Son discours était rempli de **métaphores** puissantes qui ont ému le public.

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

synecdoque

synecdoque

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 .Le terme "bouches à nourrir" est un exemple de **synecdoque**, où "bouches" est utilisé pour représenter les personnes qui ont besoin d'être nourries, généralement dans le contexte de subvenir aux besoins d'une famille.

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

métonymie

métonymie

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

personnification

personnification

Ex: She used personification to depict the flowers as dancing in the breeze .Elle a utilisé la **personnification** pour dépeindre les fleurs comme dansant dans la brise.
imagery
[nom]

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

imagerie

imagerie

paradox
[nom]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

paradoxe

paradoxe

Ex: The famous paradox of Schrödinger 's cat illustrates the complexity of quantum mechanics .Le célèbre **paradoxe** du chat de Schrödinger illustre la complexité de la mécanique quantique.
motif
[nom]

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

thème

thème

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 .Le **motif** de "la nature contre la civilisation" sert de thème central dans l'histoire, mettant en lumière la tension entre les instincts primaires de l'humanité et les normes sociétales.

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

assonance

assonance

Ex: His writing style features assonance to add harmony to his prose .Son style d'écriture utilise l'**assonance** pour ajouter de l'harmonie à sa prose.

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

consonance, harmonie consonantique

consonance, harmonie consonantique

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopée

onomatopée

Ex: The use of onomatopoeia adds vividness and immediacy to descriptive writing .L'utilisation de **onomatopée** ajoute de la vivacité et de l'immédiateté à l'écriture descriptive.
irony
[nom]

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

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

ironie verbale, ironie orale

ironie verbale, ironie orale

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

ironie situationnelle, ironie de situation

ironie situationnelle, ironie de situation

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

ironie dramatique

ironie dramatique

aporia
[nom]

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

aporie, doute rhétorique

aporie, doute rhétorique

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

asyndète, asyndéton

asyndète, asyndéton

auxesis
[nom]

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

auxèse

auxèse

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

cacophonie

cacophonie

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 .La **cacophonie** des sons dans la nouvelle reflétait la descente du protagoniste dans la folie, chaque bruit amplifiant son sentiment de paranoïa et de peur.

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

catacosmesis, un dispositif rhétorique impliquant une série de phrases ou de clauses arrangées dans un ordre décroissant d'importance ou d'emphase

catacosmesis, un dispositif rhétorique impliquant une série de phrases ou de clauses arrangées dans un ordre décroissant d'importance ou d'emphase

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

chiasme

chiasme

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

conduplication, répétition initiale

conduplication, répétition initiale

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

dérision

dérision

Ex: The film was not a sincere tribute but a piece of derision, mocking the original 's intent .Le film n'était pas un hommage sincère mais un morceau de **dérision**, moquant l'intention de l'original.
diacope
[nom]

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

diacope, répétition avec intervalle

diacope, répétition avec intervalle

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

diasyrme, raillerie dénigrante

diasyrme, raillerie dénigrante

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

enthymème, syllogisme tronqué

enthymème, syllogisme tronqué

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

épanalepse, répétition symétrique

épanalepse, répétition symétrique

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

épistrophe, répétition finale

épistrophe, répétition finale

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

épizeuxe, répétition immédiate

épizeuxe, répétition immédiate

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

langage figuré, langage imagé

langage figuré, langage imagé

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

préfiguration

préfiguration

Ex: The mysterious stranger's ominous warning served as foreshadowing for the danger lurking ahead.L'avertissement sinistre de l'étranger mystérieux a servi de **présage** pour le danger qui se cachait devant.

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

hyperbole

hyperbole

Ex: The politician 's speech was rife with hyperbole, promising to " solve all of society 's problems overnight " if elected .Le discours du politicien était truffé d'**hyperbole**, promettant de "résoudre tous les problèmes de la société du jour au lendemain" s'il était élu.

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

hypophore

hypophore

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

insinuation, sous-entendu

insinuation, sous-entendu

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

métanoïa, correction de soi

métanoïa, correction de soi

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

oxymoron

oxymoron

Ex: The poet 's use of " cruel kindness " as an oxymoron underscores the paradoxical nature of actions meant to help but causing pain .L'utilisation par le poète de "cruelle gentillesse" comme un **oxymore** souligne la nature paradoxale des actions destinées à aider mais causant de la douleur.

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

pléonasme

pléonasme

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

polystyrène

polystyrène

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

procatalepse, anticipation rhétorique

procatalepse, anticipation rhétorique

rhyme
[nom]

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

rime

rime

Ex: The poet carefully chose words with rhymes that enhanced the meaning .Le poète a soigneusement choisi des mots avec des **rimes** qui renforçaient le sens.
rhythm
[nom]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

rhythme

rhythme

Ex: The marching band followed a precise rhythm.La fanfare suivait un **rythme** précis.

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

syllepse, figure de style où un mot est utilisé dans la même phrase avec deux ou plusieurs autres mots

syllepse, figure de style où un mot est utilisé dans la même phrase avec deux ou plusieurs autres mots

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

symploque, répétition symétrique

symploque, répétition symétrique

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

euphémisme, minimisation

euphémisme, minimisation

zeugma
[nom]

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

zeugma

Ex: The English teacher explained zeugma by illustrating how one verb could link both a literal and a figurative object in a sentence .Le professeur d'anglais a expliqué le **zeugme** en illustrant comment un seul verbe pouvait relier à la fois un objet littéral et un objet figuré dans une phrase.

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

antimétabole, chiasme

antimétabole, chiasme

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