literary devices

Antithesis Relation

An antithesis relation highlights the contrast between two opposing ideas or concepts. It's a rhetorical device used to emphasize differences…

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Antanaclasis: Definition, Examples, and Usage

Antanaclasis is a rhetorical device where a word is repeated with a different meaning. It creates emphasis and wit, often…

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Anaphora: The Power of Repetition in Rhetoric

Anaphora is a powerful rhetorical device that emphasizes points by repeating the same word or phrase at the beginning of…

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Zeugma: Understanding Figurative Language

Zeugma is a figure of speech where a single word, usually a verb or adjective, applies to two or more…

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Rhetorical Question

A rhetorical question is asked for effect or to make a point, not to elicit an actual answer. It engages…

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Onomatopoeia: Words That Sound Like What They Mean

Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds of things. Discover how these evocative words enhance language, from animal…

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Metonymy: Understanding Figurative Language

Metonymy is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is substituted for another closely associated word or concept.…

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Metaphors

Metaphors are figures of speech that directly compare two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. They enrich language by…

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Irony

Irony is a literary device and rhetorical device where the intended meaning is different from the literal meaning. It often…

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Inductive Antonomasia: From General to Specific Identification

Inductive antonomasia uses a general characteristic or role to identify a specific person or thing. It's like calling someone 'The…

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