Literary

Paradox:

A paradox is a statement that contradicts its own meaning. Usually the words are paired together with opposite meanings or actions making both statements truthful but cannot coexist together. A paradox is meant to be humorous and may include a concealed truth. Paradox’s with hidden messages embedded in the text allows for interpretation and a deeper meaning.

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Examples:

“Jumbo shrimp”

The words jumbo and shrimp have opposite and therefore are self-contradictory.

“A rich man is no richer than a poor man.”

The statement contradicts itself as a rich man is compared to a poor man and perceived as equals.

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Metonymy:

Metonymy is a phrase or a word used to symbolise another meaning that can be related with it. Metonymy is used to create a deeper visual to the text. As well ideas are able to be presented by the use of symbols to portray the message. Metonymy is used in everyday life where symbols are compared to the literal meaning.

Quinn, E. (1999). A dictionary of literary and thematic terms (p. 197). New York: Facts On File.

Examples:

“Lend me a hand”

The word hand is used to imply the meaning help

“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.”

Lend me your ears represent the want for one’s attention or for one to listen

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Assonance:

Assonance is the repetition of a vowel’s sound in the same sentence usually with more than two words that start with different consonants. Assonance is used to set the mood as well as create a musical effect with internal rhymes. It is typically used in poetry and music to give rhythm allowing words to flow together.

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