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Giving a human characteristic to something non-human.
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Placing two themes parallel to each other to highlight the contrast.
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A word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing, creating a sound effect.
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When multiple words beginning with letters belonging to the same sound group are used in quick succession.
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The manner in which a story is narrated or depicted; who tells the story (3 words).
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The continuation of a sentence beyond the end of a line, couplet or stanza.
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Where the same word or phrase appears more than once.
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Exaggeration or overemphasis for effect.
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The repetition of sounds produced by vowels within a sentence or phrase.
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The organisation of lines and patterns of sound.
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The use of a word or phrase where it is not literally applicable.
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Two parallel but inverted phrases.
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A dramatic pause in the middle of a sentence or line.
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When words and phrases are used to create a mental 'picture' for the reader.
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The flow of words determined by long and short, or stressed and unstressed syllables.
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A group of lines forming a verse in a poem.
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The way in which words and sentences are arranged.
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A comparison between two unrelated or dissimilar things to make a description more emphatic.
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The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
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When a word, syllable or line ends with a sound that corresponds with another.
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Where the implied meaning of a sentence is different from the literal meaning.
