Literary Devices

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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. It often highlights a contrast between expectations and reality.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device that gives human traits and qualities to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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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 Allusion?

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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 Imagery?

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

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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'.

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What is the purpose of Literary Devices?

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Literary devices enhance writing by adding depth, meaning, and emotional impact, helping readers to connect with the text.

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How does Irony differ from Sarcasm?

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Irony is a broader concept that involves a contrast between expectations and reality, while sarcasm is a form of verbal irony that is often mocking or contemptuous.

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Can you give an example of Personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'