๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Cacophony

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Cacophony refers to a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. It is often used in literature to create an unpleasant or chaotic atmosphere.

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