Literary Devices

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What is Symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is Irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A literary device where a word imitates the natural sound associated with it, such as 'splash' or 'slam'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, e.g., 'Kisses are the flowers of affection.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect, e.g., 'I have a million things to do today.'

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is Allusion?

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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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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What is Allegory?

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A narrative that uses characters and events to symbolize deeper moral or political meanings.

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What is Personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.