RJ Literary Devices

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, like 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, such as a dove symbolizing peace.

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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 'like' or 'as,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

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What is a Motif?

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A motif is a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story, such as the recurring theme of love in 'Romeo and Juliet.'

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What is Allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work, often used to create a connection.

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What is Classical Allusion?

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A classical allusion is a reference to classical literature, mythology, or history, often used to enhance meaning.