Stylistic devices /Rhetorical devices

Simile

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

Allusion

A reference to a well-known person, event, or work that enriches the meaning of a text.

Symbol

An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or idea.

Personification

Attributing human traits or emotions to non-human entities.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

Onomatopoeia

A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

Interjection

A word or phrase that expresses a spontaneous feeling or reaction.

Ellipsis

The omission of words from a sentence that are still understood in context.

Rhetorical Question

A question posed for effect, not requiring an answer.

Parallelism

The use of similar structures in two or more clauses.

Antithesis

A figure of speech that juxtaposes contrasting ideas.

Enumeration

The listing or counting of items in a sequence.

Ambiguity

The existence of multiple meanings within a word, phrase, or statement.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes an implicit comparison between unrelated things.

Tautology

The unnecessary repetition of the same idea or meaning in different words.

Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality, often emphasizing the opposite of what is meant.

Euphemism

A polite or mild word or phrase used to replace something harsh or unpleasant.

Choice of Words/Word Fields

The intentional selection of specific words to convey certain meanings or themes.

Repetition

The act of using the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis.

Pun

A humorous play on words that exploits multiple meanings of a term.

Metonymy

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.