Literary Devices

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a literary device that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a literary device that makes a comparison by referring to one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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.

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is a literary device that involves the repeated use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or theme.

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What is inference in literature?

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Inference is a literary device that allows readers to draw deeper meanings or conclusions about human nature or spirituality from a text.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that attributes human characteristics or qualities to non-human entities or objects.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a literary device that uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, often for emphasis.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures and appeal to the senses.

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What is symbolism?

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

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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'.