Literary Devices

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing, e.g., 'splash', 'bang', 'buzz'.

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What is Imagery?

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A literary device that represents objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.

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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, e.g., 'The ocean heaved a sigh.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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

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What is Repetition in literature?

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The deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times in a literary work to emphasize a point.

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What is 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 Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, suggesting they are alike, e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Allusion?

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An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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What is Irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast.

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What is Foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.