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Introduction to Analysis
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Analysis The process of examining something in detail in order to explain and interpret it
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Common Forms of Analysis Character analysis Plot analysis Compare & Contrast analysis Cause & Effect analysis
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Literary Devices
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Literary Devices are techniques an author uses to produce a special effect in writing Two Types of Devices: -Style -Meaning
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Style Alliteration Assonance Onomatopoeia Rhyme
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Assonance The repetition of a consonant sound in a phrase The Wicked Witch of the West went her own way. The repetition of a vowel sound in a phrase The green leaves fly sweetly from the breeze. Alliteration
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Onomatopoeia Words that imitate the natural sound of a thing The buzzing bees flew to the tree. The book made a loud thump.
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Rhyme Rhyme: Repetition of similar sounding words End rhyme: A rhyme found at the end of a phrase The girl went to the class. She was filled with sass. Internal rhyme: A rhyme found within a line The boy threw the toy.
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Meaning Denotation Connotation Allusion Antithesis Oxymoron Euphemism Hyperbole Understatement Irony Simile Metaphor Flashback Foreshadowing Oxymoron Personification Symbol Synecdoche
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Connotation The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase Her legs are on fire. Denotation: The girl’s legs were burning and were in flames. The implied alternative meaning; interpretation Her legs are on fire. Connotation: Her legs are tired. Denotation
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Allusion A known reference to something outside of the text The girl hoped she would find her Romeo someday. Romeo is an allusion to the Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet.
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Oxymoron Two contrasting phrases placed closely in a sentence or passage When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, it might have been one small step for a man but it was one giant leap for mankind. Two consecutive, contrasting terms Bittersweet Beautiful Disaster Antithesis
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Euphemism A milder way to say something Her great aunt passed away. Instead of: died He is a sanitation engineer. Instead of: trash man
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Understatement An exaggeration; making something bigger than what it actually is I’m so hungry I can eat a cow. Downplaying something; making something seem less than what it actually is You’re not late for the assignment. It was only due 3 weeks ago. Hyperbole
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Irony Figure of speech in which words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words “Oh! What fine luck I have!” Verbal Irony Situational Irony Dramatic Irony
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Metaphor A direct comparison of two unlike things, uses like or as Her skin is as white as snow. An implied comparison of two unlike things He is a dog. Simile
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Foreshadowing A depiction of events to something that has happened in the past Words or phrases that hints to events that might happen in the future Flashback
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Personification Figure of speech where an inanimate object has humanlike qualities The flowers danced in the gentle breeze.
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Symbol An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning. The Mockingjay as a symbol for community. Colors or shapes
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Synecdoche A part of something that refers to the whole Can you lend me a hand? You have a nice set of wheels.
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