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𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩 useful stylistic tools for text analysis
Stylistic devices Alliteration Alliteration is the use, especially in poetry, of the same sound or sounds, especially consonants, at the beginning of several words that are close together Anaphora Anaphora is a rhetorical device that features repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences, phrases, or clauses. Anaphora works as a literary device to allow writers to convey, emphasize, and reinforce meaning. This word repetition at the beginning of each phrase in a group of sentences or clauses is a stylized technique that can be very effective in speeches, lyrics, poetry, and prose.2 Antithesis Antithesis, which literally means "opposite," is a rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect. Climax Climax means that the most important or exciting point in a story or situation, especially when this happens near the end. Enumeration Enumeration is used for listing details, or a process of mentioning words or phrases step by step. ... Writers use enumeration to elucidate a topic, to make it understandable for the readers. It also helps avoid ambiguity in the minds of the readers. Epiphoral Epiphora, also known as "epistrophe," is a stylistic device in which a word or a phrase is repeated at the ends of successive clauses. Examples of epiphora are not only found in literary pieces, but debates...
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and persuasive writings are also rich with epiphora examples. Metaphor A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) It makes a comparison between two unlike things. ... In this metaphor, Juliet is compared to the sun. In fact, this figure of speech claims that Juliet is the sun. Of course, the reader understands that Romeo does not believe that Juliet is literally the sun. Metonymy Metonymy is a figure of speech in which one object or idea takes the place of another with which it has a close association. In fact, metonymy means "change of name." As a literary device, it is a way of replacing an object or idea with something related to it instead of stating what is actually meant. Metonymy enables writers to express a word or thought in a different way by using a closely related word or thought. Therefore, this is a method for writers to vary their expression and produce an effect for the reader. Parallelism Parallelism is often referred to as one of the basic principles of grammar and rhetoric, and you'll see its use throughout literature. Parallelism has slightly different meanings, depending on the context, but it's about balancing the weight or structure of ideas and phrases. In rhetoric, parallelism means balancing two or more ideas or arguments that are equally important. In grammar, it means using phrasing that is grammatically similar or identical in structure, sound, meaning, or meter. As you can see from literary examples, this technique adds symmetry, effectiveness, and balance to the written piece. Quotation a phrase or short piece of writing taken from a longer work of literature, poetry, etc.
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Stylistic devices Alliteration Alliteration is the use, especially in poetry, of the same sound or sounds, especially consonants, at the beginning of several words that are close together Anaphora Anaphora is a rhetorical device that features repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences, phrases, or clauses. Anaphora works as a literary device to allow writers to convey, emphasize, and reinforce meaning. This word repetition at the beginning of each phrase in a group of sentences or clauses is a stylized technique that can be very effective in speeches, lyrics, poetry, and prose.2 Antithesis Antithesis, which literally means "opposite," is a rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect. Climax Climax means that the most important or exciting point in a story or situation, especially when this happens near the end. Enumeration Enumeration is used for listing details, or a process of mentioning words or phrases step by step. ... Writers use enumeration to elucidate a topic, to make it understandable for the readers. It also helps avoid ambiguity in the minds of the readers. Epiphoral Epiphora, also known as "epistrophe," is a stylistic device in which a word or a phrase is repeated at the ends of successive clauses. Examples of epiphora are not only found in literary pieces, but debates...
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and persuasive writings are also rich with epiphora examples. Metaphor A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) It makes a comparison between two unlike things. ... In this metaphor, Juliet is compared to the sun. In fact, this figure of speech claims that Juliet is the sun. Of course, the reader understands that Romeo does not believe that Juliet is literally the sun. Metonymy Metonymy is a figure of speech in which one object or idea takes the place of another with which it has a close association. In fact, metonymy means "change of name." As a literary device, it is a way of replacing an object or idea with something related to it instead of stating what is actually meant. Metonymy enables writers to express a word or thought in a different way by using a closely related word or thought. Therefore, this is a method for writers to vary their expression and produce an effect for the reader. Parallelism Parallelism is often referred to as one of the basic principles of grammar and rhetoric, and you'll see its use throughout literature. Parallelism has slightly different meanings, depending on the context, but it's about balancing the weight or structure of ideas and phrases. In rhetoric, parallelism means balancing two or more ideas or arguments that are equally important. In grammar, it means using phrasing that is grammatically similar or identical in structure, sound, meaning, or meter. As you can see from literary examples, this technique adds symmetry, effectiveness, and balance to the written piece. Quotation a phrase or short piece of writing taken from a longer work of literature, poetry, etc.