Hypotaxis: subordination of one clause to another within a sentence, one clause typically clarifies or modifies the other
The mug lay on the table, still strewn with cups and bowls.
-the first clause is the important once, the second serves to provide details about the objects described
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Didacticism
Didacticism: a particular philosophy in art and literature that emphasizes the idea that different forms of art and literature ought to convey information and instructions along with pleasure and entertainment
George Orwell's novel Animal Farm illustrates the Communist Revolution in Russia under the facade of a number of animals at a farm rising up against their farmer.
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George Orwell's novel Animal Farm illustrates the Communist Revolution in Russia under the facade of a number of animals at a farm rising up against their farmer.
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Conceit
Conceit: using simile or metaphor to draw an unconventional comparison between two objects
The girl with a personality like a banana. (Pleasant yet slightly bland)
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The girl with a personality like a banana. (Pleasant yet slightly bland)
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Satire
Satire: making fun of human weakness or character flaw
Sonallah Ibrahim's novel Zaat, is considered a political satire; it highlights and ridicules the corruption in the Egyptian government.
"Literary Devices | Literary Terms." Literary Devices | Literary Terms. N.p., 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2015.
Sonallah Ibrahim's novel Zaat, is considered a political satire; it highlights and ridicules the corruption in the Egyptian government.
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Polysyndeton
Polysyndeton: using connecting words or conjunctions unnecessarily in a sentence to convey heightened emotion or establish unconventional rhythm
The map flew right and then left and then up and then down.
The map flew right, left, up, and then down.
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The map flew right and then left and then up and then down.
The map flew right, left, up, and then down.
"Literary Devices | Literary Terms." Literary Devices | Literary Terms. N.p., 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2015.
Periphrasis
Periphrasis: using excessive words or phrases to convey a meaning which could be easily stated in fewer
"Where are the cookies?"
"Where might one locate the sugary baked goods in the shape of circles?"
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"Where are the cookies?"
"Where might one locate the sugary baked goods in the shape of circles?"
"Literary Devices | Literary Terms." Literary Devices | Literary Terms. N.p., 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2015.
Metonymy
Metonymy: substituting another word linked closely to the object, rather than describing or naming the actual object
Earlier in the Cold War, Moscow rejected the plan for peaceful foreign collaboration.
-We are not actually talking about the physical city of Moscow, rather we are referring to the political center of Russia, in Moscow.
"Literary Devices | Literary Terms." Literary Devices | Literary Terms. N.p., 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2015.
Earlier in the Cold War, Moscow rejected the plan for peaceful foreign collaboration.
-We are not actually talking about the physical city of Moscow, rather we are referring to the political center of Russia, in Moscow.
"Literary Devices | Literary Terms." Literary Devices | Literary Terms. N.p., 2010. Web. 21 Feb. 2015.
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