Poetic Devices

Context Clues

Synonyms Word implying the same meaning.

Ex. She looks exactly the same with her mother. I hope they have similar attitude too.

AntonymWord that means the opposite of what it describes.

Ex. Jose is lazy and his brother is hardworking.

Definition / etymologySignals the meaning (phrase or clause) of a particular word. It uses the artciles: The and A

Ex.The seahorse, a sea creature, is a proof that God made animals unique.

Example There is a touch of enumeration. It gives a lot options and gives out too many examples.

Ex. A fruit is the product of a particular plant like mango, guava, pineapple and grapes.

Comparison Use in comparing and showing similar ideas between subjects. Identifier for comparison are the just as, similarly , alike, also

Ex. Weariness and pain were etched on his face. It is as though he were screaming for help.

Prefix

A letter or group of letters added at the beginning of a wordEx.pre- (before)un- (not)mis- (wrong, lack)re- (repeat)dis- (opposite/absence)

Suffix

A letter or group of letters added at the end of a word Ex.-ly-ness-tion-ing-ed

Homophones

Words that are pronounced like another words but is different in meaning and spelling.

Ex.two, too, to read (past tense), red

Homographs

Words that are spelled the same but is different from its meaning and pronunciation.

Ex.bow, bowbass, bass

Homonyms

Words that are spelled and pronounced the same but different in meaning.

Ex.quail, quail