LITERARY DEVICE DEFINITIONS

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device where symbols are used to signify ideas and qualities, giving them meanings that are different from their literal sense.

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative Language is language that uses words in ways that shift from their literal interpretation to achieve a more complex or powerful effect.

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What is an Idiom?

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An idiom is an expression or phrase that cannot be understood if taken literally.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a literary device that makes a comparison between two unrelated things using the key words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of the same consonant or consonant sounds in neighboring words, which can occur at the beginning, middle, or end of the words.

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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.

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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 unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.