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!