Literary Devices- Review

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two opposing words are placed side by side to create an effect, such as 'pretty ugly' or 'awfully good.'

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What is Situational Irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens, such as using an elevator to reach a gym on the second floor.

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What is a Rhetorical Question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as,' such as describing the sun as a 'blazing furnace.'

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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,' such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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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, such as 'the wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is 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, such as referring to someone as a 'real Romeo.'

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What is Theme in literature?

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The theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative, often reflecting on universal ideas or moral lessons.

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, such as a dove symbolizing peace.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'