Literary Devices 3

2. – The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences; sentence structure.
3. – A literary device in which multiple conjunctions (and, or, but) are used in close succession, often slowing the rhythm or emphasizing each item.
6. – The distinctive style or personality expressed by the author or narrator in a text.
8. – A statement that appears self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth or insight.
9. – A form of logical reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given premises.
11. – The use of objects, characters, or events to represent larger ideas or concepts.
12. – Giving human traits or qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.
13. – The central idea, message, or insight about life in a literary work.

1. – A genre or technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose human vice, folly, or social issues.
2. – A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as” to highlight a quality.
4. – A figure of speech that combines two contradictory or opposite terms to create a striking or thought-provoking effect.
5. – The appearance of being true or realistic in a literary work; the sense that events, characters, or dialogue could actually exist.
7. – A clear statement that expresses the main argument or claim in an essay or analysis.
10. – The use of similar grammatical structures or patterns in a series of phrases or sentences to create rhythm, balance, or emphasis.
13. – The author’s or speaker’s attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice, style, and details.