Literary Devices

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What is Irony?

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A literary technique in which what appears, on the surface, to be the case, differs radically from what is actually the case.

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What is Alliteration?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares one thing with another thing of a different kind, typically using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, conveying deeper meanings beyond the literal sense.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes, such as 'splash' or 'slam'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is Allusion?

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An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work, often used to enrich the meaning of a text.

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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.