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Literatura - Środek stylistyczny

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apostrophe
apostrophe
[Rzeczownik]

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

apostrofa, figura retoryczna

apostrofa, figura retoryczna

charactonym
charactonym
[Rzeczownik]

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

charactonim, mówiące imię

charactonim, mówiące imię

symbol
symbol
[Rzeczownik]

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

symbol, emblemat

symbol, emblemat

allegory
allegory
[Rzeczownik]

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

alegoria, opowieść symboliczna

alegoria, opowieść symboliczna

Ex: The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic allegory depicting the soul's journey toward salvation. 
alliteration
alliteration
[Rzeczownik]

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

aliteracja

aliteracja

Ex: The poet employed alliteration to create a melodic effect in the verse. 
allusion
allusion
[Rzeczownik]

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

aluzja, nawiązanie

aluzja, nawiązanie

Ex: Her comment about "meeting her Waterloo" was an allusion to Napoleon's final defeat, implying she faced an insurmountable challenge. 
amplification
amplification
[Rzeczownik]

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

amplifikacja

amplifikacja

anadiplosis
anadiplosis
[Rzeczownik]

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

anadiploza, powiązane powtórzenie

anadiploza, powiązane powtórzenie

pun
pun
[Rzeczownik]

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

gra słów, kalambur

gra słów, kalambur

Ex: She made a clever pun during the meeting that had everyone laughing. 
antanaclasis
antanaclasis
[Rzeczownik]

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

antanaklaza, powtórzenie z różnym znaczeniem

antanaklaza, powtórzenie z różnym znaczeniem

antithesis
antithesis
[Rzeczownik]

a rhetorical device that places contrasting ideas or words in parallel structure to highlight their opposition and create a sense of balance

antyteza, przeciwstawienie

antyteza, przeciwstawienie

Ex: Shakespeare's "To be, or not to be" hinges on antithesis between existence and nonexistence 
apophasis
apophasis
[Rzeczownik]

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

apofaza, figura retoryczna polegająca na zaprzeczaniu lub odrzucaniu czegoś

apofaza, figura retoryczna polegająca na zaprzeczaniu lub odrzucaniu czegoś

figure of speech
figure of speech
[Rzeczownik]

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

figura stylistyczna, zwrot retoryczny

figura stylistyczna, zwrot retoryczny

simile
simile
[Rzeczownik]

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

porównanie, podobieństwo

porównanie, podobieństwo

Ex: The poet used a simile to compare the clouds to cotton candy, painting a vivid picture of their fluffy, ethereal appearance. 
metaphor
metaphor
[Rzeczownik]

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

metafora, figura stylistyczna

metafora, figura stylistyczna

Ex: He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth. 
synecdoche
synecdoche
[Rzeczownik]

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

synekdocha, metonimia

synekdocha, metonimia

Ex: In literature, synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part of something is used to represent the whole, or vice versa, such as referring to a car as "wheels." 
metonymy
metonymy
[Rzeczownik]

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, figura metonimii

metonimia, figura metonimii

personification
personification
[Rzeczownik]

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

uosobienie, wcielenie

uosobienie, wcielenie

Ex: The poem’s personification of the wind made it seem alive and restless. 
imagery
imagery
[Rzeczownik]

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

obrazowanie, język figuratywny

obrazowanie, język figuratywny

paradox
paradox
[Rzeczownik]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

paradoks, sprzeczność logiczna

paradoks, sprzeczność logiczna

Ex: It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it becomes to make a decision. 
motif
motif
[Rzeczownik]

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

motyw, temat

motyw, temat

Ex: The motif of the "hero's journey" is a common theme in many epic tales, symbolizing the protagonist's growth and transformation. 
assonance
assonance
[Rzeczownik]

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

asonans, powtórzenie samogłosek

asonans, powtórzenie samogłosek

Ex: The poet used assonance to create a melodic effect in the verse. 
consonance
consonance
[Rzeczownik]

a poetic technique involving repeated consonant sounds, especially at word endings

konsonans, aliteracja spółgłoskowa

konsonans, aliteracja spółgłoskowa

Ex: "Pitter-patter" is a classic example of consonance. 
onomatopoeia
onomatopoeia
[Rzeczownik]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopeja, słowo naśladujące dźwięk

onomatopeja, słowo naśladujące dźwięk

Ex: "Buzz," "hiss," and "moo" are examples of onomatopoeia used to mimic natural sounds. 
irony
irony
[Rzeczownik]

a literary device that reveals a contrast between what appears to be true and what actually is true, often creating unexpected or surprising effects

ironia

ironia

verbal irony
verbal irony
[Rzeczownik]

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

ironia werbalna, ironia ustna

ironia werbalna, ironia ustna

situational irony
situational irony
[Rzeczownik]

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

ironia sytuacyjna, ironia sytuacji

ironia sytuacyjna, ironia sytuacji

dramatic irony
dramatic irony
[Rzeczownik]

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

ironia dramatyczna, ironia teatralna

ironia dramatyczna, ironia teatralna

aporia
aporia
[Rzeczownik]

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

aporia, wątpliwość retoryczna

aporia, wątpliwość retoryczna

asyndeton
asyndeton
[Rzeczownik]

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

asyndeton, brak spójników

asyndeton, brak spójników

auxesis
auxesis
[Rzeczownik]

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

hiperbola

hiperbola

cacophony
cacophony
[Rzeczownik]

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

kakofonia, dysonans

kakofonia, dysonans

Ex: In the poem, the poet used cacophony to evoke the tumultuous emotions of the protagonist as they grappled with inner turmoil. 
catacosmesis
catacosmesis
[Rzeczownik]

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

katakosmeza, środek retoryczny polegający na szeregu fraz lub klauzul ułożonych w porządku malejącym pod względem ważności lub nacisku

katakosmeza, środek retoryczny polegający na szeregu fraz lub klauzul ułożonych w porządku malejącym pod względem ważności lub nacisku

chiasmus
chiasmus
[Rzeczownik]

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

chiazm, figura retoryczna

chiazm, figura retoryczna

conduplicatio
conduplicatio
[Rzeczownik]

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

konduplikacja, powtórzenie początkowe

konduplikacja, powtórzenie początkowe

derision
derision
[Rzeczownik]

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

drwina, kpina

drwina, kpina

Ex: His comments, full of derision, hurt the feelings of many in the room. 
diacope
diacope
[Rzeczownik]

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

diakopa, powtórzenie z przerwą

diakopa, powtórzenie z przerwą

diasyrmus
diasyrmus
[Rzeczownik]

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

diasirmus, obraźliwe kpiny

diasirmus, obraźliwe kpiny

enthymeme
enthymeme
[Rzeczownik]

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

entymemat, sylogizm ścięty

entymemat, sylogizm ścięty

epanalepsis
epanalepsis
[Rzeczownik]

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

epanalepsa, powtórzenie symetryczne

epanalepsa, powtórzenie symetryczne

epistrophe
epistrophe
[Rzeczownik]

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

epistrofa, powtórzenie końcowe

epistrofa, powtórzenie końcowe

epizeuxis
epizeuxis
[Rzeczownik]

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

epizeuksis, natychmiastowe powtórzenie

epizeuksis, natychmiastowe powtórzenie

figurative language

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

język obrazowy, język figuratywny

język obrazowy, język figuratywny

foreshadowing
foreshadowing
[Rzeczownik]

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

zapowiedź, przeczucie

zapowiedź, przeczucie

Ex: The eerie music playing in the background served as foreshadowing for the ominous events about to unfold. 
hyperbole
hyperbole
[Rzeczownik]

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

hiperbola, przesada

hiperbola, przesada

Ex: His statement that he'd slept for a century was a hyperbole to express his exhaustion. 
hypophora
hypophora
[Rzeczownik]

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

hypophora, środek retoryczny

hypophora, środek retoryczny

innuendo
innuendo
[Rzeczownik]

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

insynuacja, aluzja

insynuacja, aluzja

metanoia
metanoia
[Rzeczownik]

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, samo korekta

metanoia, samo korekta

oxymoron
oxymoron
[Rzeczownik]

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

oksymoron, zestawienie przeciwstawnych pojęć

oksymoron, zestawienie przeciwstawnych pojęć

Ex: The phrase "bittersweet victory" is an oxymoron, highlighting the mixed emotions of winning a hard-fought battle at a great cost. 
pleonasm
pleonasm
[Rzeczownik]

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

pleonazm, redundancja

pleonazm, redundancja

polysyndeton
polysyndeton
[Rzeczownik]

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

polisyndeton, wielospójność

polisyndeton, wielospójność

procatalepsis
procatalepsis
[Rzeczownik]

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

prokatalepsja, retoryczne przewidywanie

prokatalepsja, retoryczne przewidywanie

rhyme
rhyme
[Rzeczownik]

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

rym, asonans

rym, asonans

Ex: "Cat" and "hat" are perfect rhymes because they end with the same sound. 
rhythm
rhythm
[Rzeczownik]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

rytm, tak

rytm, tak

Ex: She clapped along with the rhythm of the music. 
syllepsis
syllepsis
[Rzeczownik]

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

syllepsis, figura stylistyczna

syllepsis, figura stylistyczna

symploce
symploce
[Rzeczownik]

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

symploka, powtórzenie symetryczne

symploka, powtórzenie symetryczne

understatement
understatement
[Rzeczownik]

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

eufemizm, niedocenianie

eufemizm, niedocenianie

zeugma
zeugma
[Rzeczownik]

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, figura stylistyczna zeugma

zeugma, figura stylistyczna zeugma

Ex: The writer's clever use of zeugma added a layer of wit to his novel, connecting disparate ideas with a single verb. 
antimetabole
antimetabole
[Rzeczownik]

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

antymetabola, chiazm

antymetabola, chiazm

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