Literary Devices - Page 3
- What Is Dramatic Irony in Writing? Definition and ExamplesHave you ever wished you could pull a character aside and explain the situation to them? “Don’t worry, Romeo—Juliet is faking...December 28, 2022
- Imagery in Writing: Examples of Imagery as a Literary DeviceHave you ever read a passage about a sumptuous feast that made your mouth water, or felt your skin tingle while reading about the...November 28, 2022
- 20 Types of Figures of Speech, With Definitions and ExamplesWriting is a craft. If you think of yourself as a craftsperson, then words are your raw materials, and figures of speech are one...November 21, 2022
- Foreshadowing in Writing: Definition, Tips, and ExamplesIt’s the “aha” moment—when everything finally comes together in the story. It’s an exciting discovery for the reader, but it...November 11, 2022
- What Is Assonance? Definition and Examples of this Literary DeviceUsually, we think of reading as a silent activity. But often, there are sounds happening inside our heads. When we read, we...November 1, 2022
- What Is Anthropomorphism in Writing?Have you ever stopped and thought about who Mr. Fox of Fantastic Mr. Fox really is? He’s a walking, talking, crafty red fox with...October 24, 2022
- What Is Antithesis, and How Do You Use It in Writing?Antithesis is a literary device that positions opposite ideas parallel to each other. Think heroes and villains, hot and cold,...October 17, 2022
- Motif in Literature: Definition and ExamplesIn Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Slaughterhouse Five, there is a phrase that marks every death in the book: “So it goes.” The phrase is...October 12, 2022
- 16 Types of Wordplay, with Definitions and ExamplesFor writers, words are raw materials. We use them to draft convincing essays, create new characters, and build entire worlds. We...October 6, 2022
- What Is Satire in Writing?Satire has been used in literature for centuries—and there’s a reason for its longevity: Satire is the art of ridiculing or...September 28, 2022