Marquez, Daniela Mae B.

BSE-ENG B2021

Allegory is a form of storytelling in which characters, events, or elements represent abstract ideas, principles, or moral
lessons. It often has a hidden or deeper meaning beyond the literal story.

Example: "The Tortoise and the Hare"

Allusion a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

Example: "I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio's."

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or behaviors to non-human entities, animals, or
objects. It involves giving human-like qualities to things that are not human.

Example: "Winnie the Pooh" created by A.A. Milne

Exposition refers to the part of a story where essential background information is introduced. It provides context about the
setting, characters, and initial conflict, helping readers understand the story's foundation.

Example: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

Figurative language is used to create a deeper or more imaginative meaning. It is often used in poetry and other forms of
creative writing to make the language more vivid and expressive.

Example, "He has a heart of gold."

Foil is a literary device where two characters with contrasting traits are placed next to each other in a story. This is done in
order to highlight the differences between these characters and to make their characteristics stand out.

Example: Dr. Watson is a foil to Sherlock Holmes.

Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author gives the reader hints or clues about what is going to happen later in
the story. This is done in order to create suspense and anticipation in the reader, and to help them better understand the
story as it unfolds.

Parallelism is a rhetorical device in which parts of a sentence or multiple sentences are grammatically or structurally similar in
construction. It is often used to create balance, rhythm, and clarity in writing or speaking.

Example: "Like father, like son."

Repetition repeating a word or phrase for emphasis.

Example: "I have a dream that one day."

Adage/Proverb is a short, wise saying that imparts a piece of common knowledge or wisdom based on practical
experience. Proverbs often offer advice, convey cultural beliefs, or express a general truth in a concise and memorable
way.

Example: "Actions speak louder than words."

Analogy is a comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure or features, used to explain or illustrate
a point, idea, or relationship. Analogies are often used to make complex or unfamiliar concepts easier to understand by
comparing them to something familiar.

Example: "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get."

Alliteration is a literary device where a series of words in a phrase or sentence have the same initial sound. The purpose of
alliteration is to create a musical effect, draw attention to certain words, and to create a memorable and rhythmic effect in
the reader's mind. It is commonly used in poetry, songs, and prose to enhance the beauty and impact of the writing.

Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within words in close proximity to each other. It is a technique used in poetry
and prose to create a musical or rhythmic effect, as well as to draw the reader's attention to certain words or phrases.

Example: "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."

Cliché is a phrase or expression that has been overused to the point of losing its original meaning or impact. It is often seen
as unoriginal and lacking in creativity, and can detract from the overall quality of a piece of writing.

Example: "life is a journey."

Hyperbole an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

Example: "I've told you a million times."

Idiom is a phrase that has a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words used. For instance, "break a leg" is
an idiom that means "good luck" and has nothing to do with actually breaking any part of the body.

Example: "it's raining cats and dogs."

Irony a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

Example: "A fire station burns down."

Metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally
applicable. Metaphors make comparisons between unrelated things to emphasize qualities of one thing by associating it
with the traits of another, thereby creating a vivid mental image or insight.

Example: "Time is a thief."

Onomatopoeia is a literary device that uses words to imitate or suggest the sounds that they describe.

Example: "buzz" or "hiss."

Oxymoron a combination of words that contradict each other.

Example: "Jumbo shrimp."

Personification giving human qualities to non-human things.

Example: "The wind whispered through the trees."

Pun a play on words that have multiple meanings or sound similar.

Example: "I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down."

Simile is a comparison between two things that uses the words "like" or "as" to make the comparison. It is a figure of speech
that helps to create vivid imagery in writing and is often used in poetry and prose to make descriptions more interesting and
engaging.

Example, "Her eyes were like diamonds."

Symbolism using an object or image to represent an idea or concept.

Example: The American flag represents freedom and democracy.

Understatement is a figure of speech that involves stating something in a way that makes it seem less important than it
actually is. It is the opposite of exaggeration, which involves describing something in a way that makes it seem more
significant than it actually is.

Example: "It's just a flesh wound" said by a character with a missing limb.