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apostrophe
[Substantiv]

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

apostrof, en talefigur där talaren vänder sig till en person

apostrof, en talefigur där talaren vänder sig till en person

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charactonym
[Substantiv]

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

karaktärsnamn, talande namn

karaktärsnamn, talande namn

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symbol
[Substantiv]

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

symbol, emblem

symbol, emblem

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allegory
[Substantiv]

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

allegori, fabel

allegori, fabel

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 .Barnboken använder en **allegori** för att lära ut lektioner om vänskap och lagarbete genom en berättelse om en grupp djur som arbetar tillsammans.
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alliteration
[Substantiv]

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

allitteration

allitteration

Ex: The advertising slogan 's alliteration made it memorable and catchy .Reklamslogans **allitteration** gjorde den minnesvärd och catchy.
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allusion
[Substantiv]

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

anspelning, hänvisning

anspelning, hänvisning

Ex: The poet 's allusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .Poetens **anspelning** på Ikarus fungerade som en varning om farorna med överdriven ambition och hybris.
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amplification
[Substantiv]

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

amplifiering

amplifiering

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anadiplosis
[Substantiv]

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

anadiplos, bindande upprepning

anadiplos, bindande upprepning

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pun
[Substantiv]

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

ordlek, vits

ordlek, vits

Ex: The pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .**Ordvitsen** i reklamen var så rolig att den blev viral på sociala medier.
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antanaclasis
[Substantiv]

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

antanaklas, upprepning med annan betydelse

antanaklas, upprepning med annan betydelse

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antithesis
[Substantiv]

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

antites, kontrast

antites, kontrast

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 ."Fråga inte vad ditt land kan göra för dig - fråga vad du kan göra för ditt land" - John F. Kennedy använde **antites** för att göra en patriotisk vädjan.
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apophasis
[Substantiv]

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

apofas, en retorisk enhet som innebär att förneka eller avvisa något samtidigt som man faktiskt erkänner eller betonar det

apofas, en retorisk enhet som innebär att förneka eller avvisa något samtidigt som man faktiskt erkänner eller betonar det

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figure of speech
[Substantiv]

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

bildligt uttryck, talbild

bildligt uttryck, talbild

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simile
[Substantiv]

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

liknelse, jämförelse

liknelse, jämförelse

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 .Diktarens användning av en **liknelse** som jämför stjärnorna med diamanter på himlen ger en touch av skönhet och glans till nattlandskapet.
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metaphor
[Substantiv]

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

metafor, stilfigur

metafor, stilfigur

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .Hennes tal var fyllt med kraftfulla **metaforer** som rörde publiken.
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synecdoche
[Substantiv]

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

synekdoke, metonymi

synekdoke, metonymi

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 .Termen "munnar att mätta" är ett exempel på **synekdoke**, där "munnar" används för att representera människor som behöver matas, vanligtvis i samband med att försörja en familj.
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metonymy
[Substantiv]

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

metonymi, metonymisk figur

metonymi, metonymisk figur

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personification
[Substantiv]

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

personifiering, förkroppsligande

personifiering, förkroppsligande

Ex: She used personification to depict the flowers as dancing in the breeze .Hon använde **personifiering** för att skildra blommorna som dansade i brisen.
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imagery
[Substantiv]

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

bildspråk, figurativt språk

bildspråk, figurativt språk

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paradox
[Substantiv]

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

paradox, logisk motsägelse

paradox, logisk motsägelse

Ex: The famous paradox of Schrödinger 's cat illustrates the complexity of quantum mechanics .Den berömda **paradoxen** om Schrödingers katt illustrerar kvantmekanikens komplexitet.
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motif
[Substantiv]

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

motiv, tema

motiv, tema

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 .**Motivet** "natur mot civilisation" fungerar som ett centralt tema i berättelsen och belyser spänningen mellan mänsklighetens primala instinkter och samhällsnormer.
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assonance
[Substantiv]

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

assonans, vokalupprepning

assonans, vokalupprepning

Ex: His writing style features assonance to add harmony to his prose .Hans skrivstil kännetecknas av **assonans** för att lägga till harmoni i hans prosa.
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consonance
[Substantiv]

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

konsonans, konsonantharmoni

konsonans, konsonantharmoni

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onomatopoeia
[Substantiv]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopoet, ord som härmar det ljud det representerar

onomatopoet, ord som härmar det ljud det representerar

Ex: The use of onomatopoeia adds vividness and immediacy to descriptive writing .Användningen av **onomatopoesi** tillför livfullhet och omedelbarhet till beskrivande skrivande.
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irony
[Substantiv]

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

ironi

ironi

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verbal irony
[Substantiv]

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

verbal ironi, muntlig ironi

verbal ironi, muntlig ironi

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situational irony
[Substantiv]

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

situell ironi, situationens ironi

situell ironi, situationens ironi

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dramatic irony
[Substantiv]

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

dramatisk ironi, teatral ironi

dramatisk ironi, teatral ironi

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aporia
[Substantiv]

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

aporia, retorisk tvivel

aporia, retorisk tvivel

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asyndeton
[Substantiv]

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

asyndeton, konjunktionslöshet

asyndeton, konjunktionslöshet

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auxesis
[Substantiv]

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

överdrift

överdrift

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cacophony
[Substantiv]

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

kakofoni, missljud

kakofoni, missljud

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 .**Kakofonin** av ljud i novellen speglade huvudpersonens nedgång i galenskap, där varje ljud förstärkte deras känsla av paranoia och rädsla.
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catacosmesis
[Substantiv]

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

katakosmes, en retorisk enhet som innebär en serie fraser eller satser som är ordnade i en fallande ordning av betydelse eller betoning

katakosmes, en retorisk enhet som innebär en serie fraser eller satser som är ordnade i en fallande ordning av betydelse eller betoning

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chiasmus
[Substantiv]

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

chiasm, en retorisk figur där ord

chiasm, en retorisk figur där ord

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conduplicatio
[Substantiv]

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

conduplicatio, inledande upprepning

conduplicatio, inledande upprepning

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derision
[Substantiv]

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

förlöjligande, hån

förlöjligande, hån

Ex: The film was not a sincere tribute but a piece of derision, mocking the original 's intent .Filmen var inte en uppriktig hyllning utan en bit **hån**, som hånade originalet avsikt.
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diacope
[Substantiv]

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

diakop, upprepning med mellanrum

diakop, upprepning med mellanrum

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diasyrmus
[Substantiv]

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

diasirmus, nedsättande hån

diasirmus, nedsättande hån

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enthymeme
[Substantiv]

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

entymem, avkortad syllogism

entymem, avkortad syllogism

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epanalepsis
[Substantiv]

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

epanalepsis, symmetrisk upprepning

epanalepsis, symmetrisk upprepning

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epistrophe
[Substantiv]

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

epistrof, slutupprepning

epistrof, slutupprepning

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epizeuxis
[Substantiv]

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

epizeuxis, omedelbar upprepning

epizeuxis, omedelbar upprepning

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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

bildspråk, figurativt språk

bildspråk, figurativt språk

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foreshadowing
[Substantiv]

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

forskuggning, förebud

forskuggning, förebud

Ex: The mysterious stranger's ominous warning served as foreshadowing for the danger lurking ahead.Den mystiska främlingens olycksbådande varning fungerade som **förskymtning** av faran som lurade framför.
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hyperbole
[Substantiv]

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

hyperbol, överdrift

hyperbol, överdrift

Ex: The politician 's speech was rife with hyperbole, promising to " solve all of society 's problems overnight " if elected .Politikerns tal var fullt av **hyperbol**, där han lovade att "lösa alla samhällsproblem över en natt" om han valdes.
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hypophora
[Substantiv]

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

hypofora, en retorisk teknik där författaren ställer en fråga och omedelbart ger ett svar

hypofora, en retorisk teknik där författaren ställer en fråga och omedelbart ger ett svar

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innuendo
[Substantiv]

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

antydan, insinuation

antydan, insinuation

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metanoia
[Substantiv]

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, självkorrigering

metanoia, självkorrigering

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oxymoron
[Substantiv]

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

oxymoron, motsägelse

oxymoron, motsägelse

Ex: The poet 's use of " cruel kindness " as an oxymoron underscores the paradoxical nature of actions meant to help but causing pain .Diktarens användning av "grym vänlighet" som en **oxymoron** understryker den paradoxala naturen hos handlingar som är avsedda att hjälpa men som orsakar smärta.
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pleonasm
[Substantiv]

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

pleonasm, redundans

pleonasm, redundans

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polysyndeton
[Substantiv]

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

polysyndeton, mångkonjunktion

polysyndeton, mångkonjunktion

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procatalepsis
[Substantiv]

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

procatalepsis, retorisk förutsägelse

procatalepsis, retorisk förutsägelse

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rhyme
[Substantiv]

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

rim, klangöverensstämmelse

rim, klangöverensstämmelse

Ex: The poet carefully chose words with rhymes that enhanced the meaning .Poeten valde noggrant ord med **rim** som förstärkte betydelsen.
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rhythm
[Substantiv]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

rytm, tak

rytm, tak

Ex: The marching band followed a precise rhythm.Musikkåren följde en exakt **rytm**.
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syllepsis
[Substantiv]

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

syllepsis, en retorisk figur där ett ord används i samma mening med två eller flera andra ord

syllepsis, en retorisk figur där ett ord används i samma mening med två eller flera andra ord

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symploce
[Substantiv]

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

symploke, symmetrisk upprepning

symploke, symmetrisk upprepning

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understatement
[Substantiv]

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

underdrift, förringande

underdrift, förringande

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zeugma
[Substantiv]

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, den retoriska figuren zeugma

zeugma, den retoriska figuren zeugma

Ex: The English teacher explained zeugma by illustrating how one verb could link both a literal and a figurative object in a sentence .Engelskläraren förklarade **zeugma** genom att illustrera hur ett verb kunde länka både ett bokstavligt och ett bildligt objekt i en mening.
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antimetabole
[Substantiv]

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

antimetabol, kiasm

antimetabol, kiasm

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