parallelism, repetition, and allusions

Master parallelism, repetition, and allusions! Practice identifying and explaining these key literary devices.

Parallel structure (or parallelism) is a math concept the same sentence structure a parking technique repeating words or phrases Allusions are references to famous works, events, or people hallucinations grammatical device Repetition is used for what purpose? help readers understand create a rhythm stress important details create a mood Erin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and Tik Tok to Tik Tok creating a Tik Tok When the weather outside is cold and _, I like to stay indoors. starting to get windy windy getting windy My five year old nephew jumped out the bathtub, leaving behind murky, nasty water. His mom said, "Looks like the Boston Tea Party in there!" Identify the allusion and explain its meaning. Griffin is a regular Romeo with the ladies. Identify the allusion and explain its meaning. "Ms. Taylor went all Chris Brown on that spider!" Identify the allusion and explain its meaning. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. And miles to go before I sleep. Identify the repetition. Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright, The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light; And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout, But there is no joy in Mudville: Mighty Casey has struck out. Identify the repetition.