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LINGUISTICS Stylistics

    

Stylistic Devices Alliteration:  Repetition of a sound (usually a consonant) connections at the beginning of neighboring words, to give emphasis and stretch connections. EXAMPLE:  "Let us go forth and lead the land we love." (John F. Kennedy). Allusion:  A reference to a familiar or famous historical literary figure or event, to strengthen the person's character or the point that is made. EXAMPLE: "A King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land" (Barack Obama referring to Martin Luther King). Anaphora:   One or more to put emphasis on words are repeated at the beginning of neighboring sentences, to put emphasis on something. EXAMPLE: One ring to rule them all, One ring find them, One ring to bring them all... ( J.R.R. Tolkien. The lord of the Rings.) Assonance:   Identical vowel sounds in two or more words, to coin a memorable phrase. EXAMPLE: Sweet dreams.  Contrast:   Opposing views, words or characters are brought together, to emphasize a difference. Example:  "It used to be hot, it becomes cool. It used to be strong, it becomes weak. " ( Malcolm X ). Enumeration:   The listing of words or phrases in a text, to use various words/ phrases that stress one point. EXAMPLE: He looked tired, exhausted and unable to cope with the situation. Hyperbole:   Exaggeration/ overstatement, used to emphasize a difference. EXAMPLE:  I've told you a million times not to lie to me. Irony:   Humorous use of words to imply the opposite of what they actually mean, humorous or rhetorical effect. EXAMPLE: How nice! I have to work all weekend. litotes:   Opposite of hyperbole; something that is presented as less important than it really is.  Depending on context, an understatement can, for example, emphasize sth, or soften an utterance. EXAMPLE: She's not as young as she was = She's old. Metaphor:   A word which stands for or is somehow connected to an idea and is therefore a sign of something, specification.  EXAMPLE: Holidays are heaven. Personification:   A non-living thing is described as though it were a living being, to make objects or animals more interesting to the reader. EXAMPLE: That carrot cake with the cream cheese on it is calling my name. Simile:   Comparison between two objects/ideas using 'like' or 'as, specification. EXAMPLE: Holidays are like heaven. Symbol:   A word which stands for or is somehow connected to an idea and is therefore a sign of something, specification. EXAMPLE : He gave her red flowers to express his feelings. Synonym:   Two words with the same meaning, to put emphasize on sth. EXAMPLE: He was heavily drunk and intoxicated.

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