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- 1MetaphorA comparison in which one thing is said to be another
- 2SimileA figure of speech that makes a direct comparison, showing similarities between two different things using like or as.
- 3AlliterationA literary device where words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group.
- 4CharacterizationIn literature it refers to the step by step process wherein an author introduces and then describes a character. The character can be directly described by the author or indirectly through their actions.
- 5DoppelgangerDerived from the German language and literally translates into 'double walker'. It refers to a character in a story that is actually a counterfeit or a copy of a genuine character.
- 6ForeshadowingThis literary device refers to the use of indicative words or phrases and hints that set the stage for a story to unfold and give the reader a hint of something that will unfold...
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- This is an incomplete selection of literary devices created to share with staff about how useful flashcards are.
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- Anthony Faulkner
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