Literary Devices Review

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence'.

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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 one is the other, e.g., 'Her mind is a steel trap'.

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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, e.g., 'the daisy trees were serene'.

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What does 'I must be cruel to be kind' illustrate?

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This phrase is an example of an oxymoron, as it combines contradictory ideas.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, e.g., 'the glorious God-like golden girl'.

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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.

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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 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is the purpose of literary devices?

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Literary devices enhance writing by adding depth, clarity, and emotional impact.