Literary Devices

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to make a description more emphatic or vivid.

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What is irony in literature?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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Define repetition in literature.

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Repetition is a literary device where words or phrases are repeated in a literary work to emphasize a particular idea or theme.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create visual representations of ideas in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that attributes human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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Define hyperbole.

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning, such as 'deafening silence'.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is a literary device where symbols are used to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to the text.