Literary Devices

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that pairs two contradictory or opposing words together.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a figure of speech that compares two different things to highlight a similarity, often to explain a concept.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a brief, indirect reference to a person, place, or thing outside the text, requiring the reader to make the connection.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to a text.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast.