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Published: 23.07.2025.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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  • Summaries, Notes 'Stylistic devices', 1.
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Find examples of the following lexical stylistic devices (in English, Latvian or Russian). Present at least 4 examples of each stylistic device.
1. Allusion – Don’t act like a Scrooge; He’s a real Romeo with the ladies; She was a Good Samaritan when she helped the older lady; I was surprised that John’s nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s!
2. Cliché – You only live once; Laughter is the best medicine; There’s no time like present; Love you more than life itself; Everything happens for a reason.
3. Epithet – Heart-burning smile; absolute zero; true lover; poor speaker; sleepless night; Catherine the Great

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