Stylistic Devices - Zusammenfassung der wichtigsten englischen Stilmittel PDF

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Zusammenfassung der wichtigsten englischen Stilmittel ...

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Stylistic Device Accumulation Alliteration Allusion

Anaphora Antithesis Contrast

Euphemism Exaggeration Hyperbole Juxtaposition Rhetorical question Symbol

Understatement Wordplay

Explanation author uses lots of similar words to emphasize description or impression repetition of constants (at beginning) of neighbouring words – rhythmic effect In/direct reference to sth. Reader is supposed to recognize, could be person, hist. event, literature Repetition of words/group begging of successive sentences – emphasis Opposite of an idea (thesis) put forward in order to stress own thesis Opposing views, words, characters brought together – difference emphasized – one opposing element is highlighted (may show idea he opposes is not as worthy of consideration as the idea he supports Way of expressing sth in a gentle manner – used to express sth. Unpleasant or embarrassing Is use of strong overstatement – comic or serious Deliberate exaggeration – emphasis Very strong contrast (initiated: However, Nevertheless, But) Answer seems obvious – not necessary – pushes reader to certain conclusion Signifying sth. Concrete – stands not only for itself – certain abstract idea, beyond literal meaning True importance of idea is minimized – deliberately Use of word which may be understood in two different ways (other meaning in different context)...