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'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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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 unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the intentional reuse of words or phrases in a literary work to emphasize a particular idea or theme.

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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.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is irony?

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

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, where a symbol stands for something beyond its literal meaning.

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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 'deafening silence'.