Literary Devices

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

An example of personification is in the line 'The fog comes on little cat feet,' where fog is described as moving quietly like a cat.

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

Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality, while foreshadowing hints at future events.

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

An example of imagery is the description of smells in a scene, such as 'the warm, sweet, all-pervasive smell of silage'.

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

An example of a simile is 'An emerald is as green as grass,' which compares the color of an emerald to grass.

Literary devices enhance the narrative by adding depth, emotion, and meaning, helping to engage the reader.

Using personification can create a stronger emotional connection and make abstract concepts more relatable.