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alliteration
Literature; Literary techniques
The initial consonant sound is usually repeated in two neighbouring words (sometimes also in words that are not next to each other). Alliteration draws attention to the phrase and is often used for ...
allusion
Literature; Literary techniques
An allusion is an indirect reference to a person, event or piece of literature. Allusion is used to explain or clarify a complex problem. Note that allusion works best if you keep it short and refer ...
onomatopoeia
Literature; Literary techniques
Onomatopoeia is a word imitating a sound. The pronunciation of the word imitates a sound. Onomatopoeia is used because it's often difficult to describe sounds. Furthermore, a story becomes more ...
parallelism
Literature; Literary techniques
Parallelism occurs when successive clauses or sentences are similarly structured. This similarity makes it easier for the reader / listener to concentrate on the message. Example: The mediocre ...
anaphora
Literature; Literary techniques
Anaphora is the succession of clauses or sentences starting with the same word(s). The same word or phrase is used to begin successive clauses or sentences. Thus, the reader's / listener's attention ...
antithesis
Literature; Literary techniques
Antithesis emphasises the contrast between two ideas. The structure of the phrases / clauses is usually similar in order to draw the reader's / listener's attention directly to the contrast. Example: ...
hyperbole
Literature; Literary techniques
Hyperbole represents a deliberate exaggeration. Used sparingly, hyperbole effectively draws the attention to a message that you want to emphasise. Example: I was so hungry, I could eat an ...
