Literary Devices

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader. It appeals to the senses, such as sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What is Allusion?

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Allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature. It is used to create a connection or to enhance meaning. For example, saying someone is 'no Scrooge' refers to the character from Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.'

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What is Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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. It creates anticipation in the reader.

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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. It often involves a contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. For example, a dove often symbolizes peace.

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What is Tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style. It can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, etc.