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Literary Devices and Figures of Speech

Includes questions related to rules and methods used in literature and using words, terms and sentences in figurative or nonliteral ways;

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What are some literary devices in English?

Alliteration, Persuasivelanguage, Rhetorical Questions,Exaggeration,Repetition Assertion, Lying, Pinpointing, personification, hyperbole,dialogue characterisation, motivelanguageand motifs are all examples of techniques in the english language.

Depth of field (leading lines, foreground and background),Camera Angles,Body Language, Hand gestures, Facial expression, gaze these are all

techniquesin a viewing section of the english language.

What are words that have the same meaning as party?

partie

(you can go to Google then at the top it has like web, images, videos, ect. click the arrow and go to translate. do English to whatever language and type in what you want to learn then on the right it says it in that language)

What do you call words like kaboom?

The word 'boom' is a noun (boom, booms), a common noun that can be used in a concrete or abstract context, and a verb (boom, booms, booming, boomed).

Th word 'splash' is a noun (splash, splashes), a common, concrete noun, and a verb (splash, splashes, splashing, splashed).

What does uncommon valor is a common virtue mean?

Ah, what a beautiful phrase! "Uncommon valor is a common virtue" means that while acts of great courage may seem rare or extraordinary, they are actually found within many ordinary people. It reminds us that bravery and strength can be found in the hearts of everyday individuals, ready to shine when needed. Just like a hidden brushstroke waiting to bring a painting to life.

What does chillingworth suggest is the cause dimmesdale's suffering?

Chillingworth suggests that Dimmesdale is suffering because of something that he is not admitting and that something is bothering him (hinting of a relationship between him and Hester.)

What are cathartic moments?

cathartic moments mean moments of one's cleansing. it could be emotional or physical cleansing and purification. moments like these are accompanied with changes in one's personality and overall being. a complete transformation in the making if one continues to be a part of it.

Where is foreshadowing in the hobbit?

I don't think that i can give you five but i can definitely give you one or two

Pg. 257 "The clouds gather" (Refers to the battle that is coming in the next chapter "The clouds burst")

Pg. 189 "Bilbo had come far and through many adventures to see it, and now he did not like the look of it in the least."

What are some examples of grammical voice?

Passive tense verbs must be formed. The form is - be + past participle

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eg is kept, was given, has been eaten,

If you want to say who or what does the action of the verb then add - by + noun

phrase

- at the end of the sentence eg:

The mouse was chased by the cat



Most verbs with an object allow passive forms. Some examples (verbs are bold

):

My brother was given

a certificate by the director.

I have been sent

a sample (by the manufacturer.)

The table will be put

in the corner of the room.

She was asked

to meet us here at 10:00am.

What does an orator of note mean?

An orator is someone who speaks to an assembled group, or who gives speeches in front of a group of people. An example of a well-known orator is Winston Churchill.

What are some examples of metaphors in the twilight series?

"Edward's voice was cold as ice, sharp as razors."Breaking Dawn pg. 66;

"…Her flawless face was pale as the moon…" Breaking Dawn pg. 403;

"…Skin glistering subtly, luminous as a pearl." Breaking Dawn pg. 403

"My voice rang and shimmered like a bell." Breaking Dawn pg. 394

"He kissed me, soft as a whisper…" Breaking Dawn pg. 394

What is a figure of speech in Night of the Scorpion?

Metaphor-

1) The evil one

2) Giant scorpion shadows

Personification-

1) Diabolic Tail

2) He risked the rain again

3) Flame feeding

4) Tame

Simile-

1) Swarms of flies

Imagery-

1) Buzzed - Sound Imagery

2) Shadows - Imagery

3) They clicked their tongues- Sound Imagery

4) More candles and lanterns - Smell Imagery

Hyperbole-

1) A hundred times

Irony-

1) The peace of understanding on each face

2) Sceptic, Rationalist

Alliteration-

1) Parting with his poison

2) He risked the rain again

3) Poison purify

4) herb,hybrid

5) Flame feeding

6) More candles, more lanterns, more neighbours, more insects

What literary allusions are there in the adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

in the novel, Tom was playing with Joe and Mark Twain wrote "He became Robin Hood". this is an example of allusion in the novel.

If three words all start with the same letter what is it called?

Alliteration. Repetition of initial consonants or sounds is alliteration, and is very handy for emphasizing a certain phrase, or as a memory aid.

What are the figures of speech and metaphors used in 'Ode on a Grecian Urn' by John Keats?

Some of the figures of speech are a burning forehead and a parching tongue which refers to the aftermath of human love. Human love can produce satiety and dissatisfaction.

What are four examples of figurative language in a worn path?

1- The use of not proper english

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She adds an s in to her verbs when it is unnecessary