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Literatura - Dispositivo Estilístico

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a dispositivos estilísticos como "alegoria", "metáfora" e "paradoxo".

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apostrophe
[substantivo]

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 de linguagem

apóstrofe, figura de linguagem

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charactonym
[substantivo]

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

caractônimo, nome característico

caractônimo, nome característico

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symbol
[substantivo]

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

símbolo, signo

símbolo, signo

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allegory
[substantivo]

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

alegoria, alegórico

alegoria, alegórico

Ex: The children 's book uses allegory to teach lessons about friendship and teamwork through a story about a group of animals working together .
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alliteration
[substantivo]

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

aliteração, aliteração fonética

aliteração, aliteração fonética

Ex: The advertising sloganalliteration made it memorable and catchy .
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allusion
[substantivo]

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

alusão, referência

alusão, referência

Ex: The poetallusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .
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amplification
[substantivo]

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

amplificação, enfase

amplificação, enfase

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anadiplosis
[substantivo]

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, anadiplose (figura de linguagem)

anadiplose, anadiplose (figura de linguagem)

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pun
[substantivo]

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

trocadilho, jogo de palavras

trocadilho, jogo de palavras

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antanaclasis
[substantivo]

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

antanaclase, antanaclasis

antanaclase, antanaclasis

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antithesis
[substantivo]

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

antítese, antithesis

antítese, antithesis

Ex: " Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country " - John F. Kennedy antithesis to make a patriotic appeal .
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apophasis
[substantivo]

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

apofatismo, apofático

apofatismo, apofático

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figure of speech
[substantivo]

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

figura de linguagem, figura retórica

figura de linguagem, figura retórica

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simile
[substantivo]

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

símile, comparação

símile, comparação

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metaphor
[substantivo]

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

metáfora, figura de linguagem

metáfora, figura de linguagem

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synecdoche
[substantivo]

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

metáfora, metonímia

metáfora, metonímia

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metonymy
[substantivo]

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

metonímia, metanomásia

metonímia, metanomásia

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personification
[substantivo]

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

personificação, prosopopeia

personificação, prosopopeia

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imagery
[substantivo]

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

imagem, imagética

imagem, imagética

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paradox
[substantivo]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

paradoxo, contrassenso

paradoxo, contrassenso

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motif
[substantivo]

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

motivo, tema

motivo, tema

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assonance
[substantivo]

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

assonância, assonância poética

assonância, assonância poética

Ex: His writing style assonance to add harmony to his prose .
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consonance
[substantivo]

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

consonância, consonância literária

consonância, consonância literária

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onomatopoeia
[substantivo]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopeia, onomatopeico

onomatopeia, onomatopeico

Ex: The use onomatopoeia adds vividness and immediacy to descriptive writing .
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irony
[substantivo]

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, irônico

ironia, irônico

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verbal irony
[substantivo]

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

ironía verbal, ironia verbal

ironía verbal, ironia verbal

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situational irony
[substantivo]

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 situacional, ironia de situação

ironia situacional, ironia de situação

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dramatic irony
[substantivo]

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 dramática, ironia teatral

ironia dramática, ironia teatral

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aporia
[substantivo]

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

aporia, aporia retórica

aporia, aporia retórica

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asyndeton
[substantivo]

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

assíndeto, assíndete

assíndeto, assíndete

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auxesis
[substantivo]

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

auxése, exagero

auxése, exagero

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cacophony
[substantivo]

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

cacofonia, desarmonia

cacofonia, desarmonia

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catacosmesis
[substantivo]

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

catacosmesis, catacósmesis

catacosmesis, catacósmesis

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chiasmus
[substantivo]

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

quiásmo, quiasmo

quiásmo, quiasmo

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conduplicatio
[substantivo]

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

conduplicação, duplicação

conduplicação, duplicação

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derision
[substantivo]

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

desdém, escárnio

desdém, escárnio

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diacope
[substantivo]

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

diácope, diacope

diácope, diacope

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diasyrmus
[substantivo]

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

diasirмо, dissíndio

diasirмо, dissíndio

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enthymeme
[substantivo]

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

entoneme, entimema

entoneme, entimema

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epanalepsis
[substantivo]

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

epanalepsia, epanalepsis

epanalepsia, epanalepsis

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epistrophe
[substantivo]

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, epístrofe retórica

epístrofe, epístrofe retórica

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epizeuxis
[substantivo]

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

epizeuxis, epizeuxe

epizeuxis, epizeuxe

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figurative language
[substantivo]

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

linguagem figurativa, figura de linguagem

linguagem figurativa, figura de linguagem

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foreshadowing
[substantivo]

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

preságio, prefiguração

preságio, prefiguração

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hyperbole
[substantivo]

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

hipérbole, exagero

hipérbole, exagero

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hypophora
[substantivo]

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

hipófora, pergunta retórica

hipófora, pergunta retórica

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innuendo
[substantivo]

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

insinuação, alusão

insinuação, alusão

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metanoia
[substantivo]

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, autocorreção

metanoia, autocorreção

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oxymoron
[substantivo]

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

oxímoro, oximoro

oxímoro, oximoro

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pleonasm
[substantivo]

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

pleonasmo, pleonásmico

pleonasmo, pleonásmico

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polysyndeton
[substantivo]

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

polissíndeto, polissíndetismo

polissíndeto, polissíndetismo

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procatalepsis
[substantivo]

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

procatalepsia, procatalepsis

procatalepsia, procatalepsis

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rhyme
[substantivo]

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

rima, rimagem

rima, rimagem

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rhythm
[substantivo]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

ritmo, batida

ritmo, batida

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syllepsis
[substantivo]

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

silepse, silepsia

silepse, silepsia

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symploce
[substantivo]

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

símploco, símplice

símploco, símplice

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understatement
[substantivo]

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

eufemismo, minimização

eufemismo, minimização

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zeugma
[substantivo]

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, zeuga

zeugma, zeuga

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antimetabole
[substantivo]

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

antimetábola, antimetábole

antimetábola, antimetábole

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