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Literary Devices
WhiteCotton
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English
9th Grade
09/03/2013

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Symbolism

Definition

 

 symbols/words used to represent ideas

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Alliteration

Definition

 

repetition of letters, words and sounds

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Metaphor

Definition

 

comparing 2 unlike things w/o using "like" or "as"

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Simile

 

Definition

 

two like things using "like" or "as"

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Irony

Definition

 

something different happens than what is expected

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Foreshadowing 

 

 

Definition

 

hints that tell you what will take place in the future

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Personification

Definition

 

non human objects/ideas are given human qualities

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