Literary Devices

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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'. For example, 'The Grinch is as cuddly as a cactus.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that gives human attributes or feelings to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that states one thing is another, implying a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art, often used to create a connection or add meaning.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device where symbols are used to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to the text.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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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 an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction, such as 'deafening silence'.

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What is an epiphany in literature?

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An epiphany is a moment of sudden revelation or insight experienced by a character.