Question

What are the different stylistic techniques? (Check the 3-Column Chart on page 2, Lesson 6) (in bullet point and for 7th grade)

Answer 1

Sure! Here are some common stylistic techniques that are often taught in 7th grade, presented in bullet points:

### 1. **Imagery**
- Creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind using descriptive language.
- Appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).

### 2. **Simile**
- Compares two different things using "like" or "as."
- Example: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

### 3. **Metaphor**
- Directly compares two different things without using "like" or "as."
- Example: "Time is a thief."

### 4. **Personification**
- Gives human traits or behaviors to non-human objects or animals.
- Example: "The wind whispered through the trees."

### 5. **Alliteration**
- Repeats the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.
- Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

### 6. **Hyperbole**
- An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
- Example: "I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."

### 7. **Onomatopoeia**
- Words that sound like what they represent.
- Example: "Buzz," "hiss," or "bang."

### 8. **Symbolism**
- Uses symbols to represent larger concepts or ideas.
- Example: A dove symbolizes peace.

### 9. **Foreshadowing**
- Hints at events that will happen later in the story.
- Creates suspense or prepares the reader for future events.

### 10. **Irony**
- A contrast between expectation and reality.
- Example: A fire station burns down.

These techniques help writers express their ideas more vividly and engage readers in different ways!