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AlliterationThe repetition of an initial consonant sound.
This literary term is often used in poetry
Shatter every window 'Til it's all blown away.Every brick, every board, Every slamming door blown away.
Consider Carrie Underwood's use of alliteration in her song Blown Away.
EpithetAn epithet is used as a descriptive device. It
is usually used to add to a person's or places regular name and attribute some special quality to the same. Epithets are remarkable in that they become a part of
in a line of poetry. The purpose of using a caesura is to create a dramatic pause, which has a strong impact. The pause helps to add an emotional, often theatrical touch to the sentence and conveys a depth of sentiment in a short phrase.
HyperboleHyperbole is an exaggeration in writing that is used for effect.
Bruno Mars:
I'd catch a grenade for ya. Throw my hand on the blade for ya. I'd jump in front of a train for ya. You know I'd do anything for ya.