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
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
something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning
symbole, emblème
a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths
allégorie
La Ferme des Animaux se présente comme une allégorie politique critiquant les régimes autoritaires.
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 ajoute une qualité rythmique aux discours et à la poésie.
a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device
allusion
Le titre du roman, "Le Meilleur des mondes", est une allusion à "La Tempête" de Shakespeare, suggérant des thèmes d'exploration et de découverte.
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
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
a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has
jeu de mots, calembour
Le comédien est connu pour son utilisation de jeu de mots dans son spectacle.
a rhetorical device in which a word is repeated, but with a different meaning each time
antanaclase, répétition à sens différent
a rhetorical device that places contrasting ideas or words in parallel structure to highlight their opposition and create a sense of balance
antithèse
Le slogan « Vis vite, meurs jeune » est une antithèse concise qui associe le frisson de la vie à sa fragilité.
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
a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning by going beyond their literal interpretation
figure de style, tournure de phrase
a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'
comparaison
Dans le roman, l'auteur utilise une comparaison pour décrire le cœur du protagoniste qui bat "comme un train fou", traduisant ainsi l'intensité de ses émotions.
a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
métaphore
Dans le roman, la tempête est une métaphore du chaos dans la vie du protagoniste.
a figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole or vice versa
synecdoque
L'expression "tous sur le pont" est un exemple de synecdoque, où "mains" représente l'équipage entier d'un navire.
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
a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas
personnification
Son essai a analysé la personnification de l'espoir dans le dernier chapitre du roman.
the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images
imagerie
a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true
paradoxe
Le concept de voyage dans le temps pose un paradoxe, car il soulève des questions sur la causalité et la possibilité de changer le passé.
a subject, idea, or phrase that is repeatedly used in a literary work
thème
Le motif récurrent de l'obscurité et de la lumière dans le roman souligne le contraste entre le bien et le mal, ainsi que les luttes internes du protagoniste.
the use of similar vowels close to each other in nonrhyming syllables as a literary device
assonance
L'assonance dans la ligne "La pluie en Espagne reste principalement dans la plaine" est mémorable.
a poetic technique involving repeated consonant sounds, especially at word endings
consonance, allitération consonantique
Le poète a utilisé la consonance pour créer un flux rythmique.
a word that mimics the sound it represents
onomatopée
Les poètes utilisent souvent l'onomatopée pour évoquer des expériences sensorielles à travers le langage.
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
a literary device in which the speaker says something but means the opposite, often for humorous or sarcastic effect
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
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
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
a literary device where conjunctions are omitted between clauses or phrases in a sentence
asyndète, asyndéton
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
a literary device that uses a mixture of unpleasant, inharmonious, and harsh sounds to show disorder or chaos
cacophonie
La cacophonie des voix discordantes dans le roman reflétait la tourmente intérieure et la crise existentielle du protagoniste.
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
a rhetorical figure in which words, grammatical structures or concepts are repeated in a reverse order in successive phrases
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
mockery expressed through words or actions in a biting or sarcastic manner
dérision
Le film n'était pas un hommage sincère mais un morceau de dérision, moquant l'intention de l'original.
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
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
a rhetorical device that involves making a conclusion based on an assumption that is not explicitly stated
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
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
a figure of speech where a word or a phrase is repeated in quick succession for emphasis or intensity
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
the act of giving a clue of the future events to the audience in advance while narrating a story
préfiguration
L'auteur a employé un présage subtil tout au long du roman, laissant des indices sur le sort tragique qui attend le protagoniste.
a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something
hyperbole
Quand elle a dit qu'elle avait tellement faim qu'elle pourrait manger un éléphant, il était clair qu'elle utilisait une hyperbole.
a rhetorical device in which an author raises a question, and provides an answer right away
hypophore
a vague and allusive hint, especially a disapproving or suggestive one
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
a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or contrasting terms to create a unique expression
oxymoron
Sa description du « silence assourdissant » dans la pièce est un oxymore qui souligne la tension et l'immobilité après la dispute.
(linguistics) the redundant use of words in a way that might be considered a fault of style, or to create an emphatic effect
pléonasme
a deliberate repetition of a conjunction in a phrase, used as a literary trope
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
agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word
rime
Les poètes utilisent souvent la rime pour créer un rythme dans leurs vers.
a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds
rhythme
Le batteur a établi un rythme régulier pour le groupe.
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
a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning and end of successive clauses or sentences
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
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
Dans son discours, elle a employé le zeugme, disant : "Elle a conquis les montagnes et ses peurs."
a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order
antimétabole, chiasme
