Literary Devices

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What is Internal Rhyme?

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Internal rhyme is a poetic device where a word in the middle of a line rhymes with a word at the end of the same line or in the middle of another line.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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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 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.

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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 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 Imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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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 an Allusion?

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.