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Taken from https://literarydevices.net/literary-devices/ What are Literary Devices Introduction Commonly, the term //Literary Devices// refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her message(s) in a simple manner to his or her readers. When employed properly, the different literary devices help readers to appreciate, interpret and analyze a literary work. Two Kinds of Literary Devices Literary Devices have two aspects. They can be treated as either //Literary Elements// or //Literary Techniques//. It will be convenient to define them separately. To have a better understanding of //Literary Devices//, it is useful to look at their definition and examples: Common Literary Elements //10. // //Theme:// It is central idea or concept of a story. Common Literary Techniques 1. // [|Imagery] :// It is the use of figurative language to create visual representations of actions, objects and ideas in our mind in such a way that they appeal to our physical senses. For example: 2. //Simile and Metaphor:// Both compare two distinct objects and draws similarity between them. The difference is that Simile uses “as” or “like” and Metaphor does not. For example: 3. //Hyperbole:// It is deliberate [|exaggeration] of actions and ideas for the sake of emphasis. For example: 4. // [|Personification] :// It gives a thing, an idea or an animal human qualities. For example: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">5. //Alliteration:// It refers to the same consonant sounds in words coming together. For example: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">6. //Allegory:// It is a literary technique in which an abstract idea is given a form of characters, actions or events. For example: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">7. // [|Irony] :// It is use of the words in such a way in which the intended meaning is completely opposite to their literal meaning. For example: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Function of Literary Devices <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">In general, the literary devices are a collection of universal artistic structures that are so typical of all works of literature frequently employed by the writers to give meanings and a logical framework to their works through language. When such works are read by readers, they ultimately recognize and appreciate them. Because of their universality, they also allow the readers to compare a work of one writer to that of the other to determine its worth. They not only beautify the piece of literature but also give deeper meanings to it, testing the very understanding of the readers along with providing them enjoyment of reading. Besides, they help motivating readers’ imagination to visualize the characters and scenes more clearly.
 * //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Literary Elements //**<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> have an inherent existence in literary piece and are extensively employed by writers to develop a literary piece e.g. plot, [|setting], [|narrative] structure, characters, mood, [|theme] , [|moral] etc. Writers simply cannot create his desired work without including //Literary Elements// in a thoroughly professional manner.
 * //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Literary Techniques //**<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">, on the contrary, are structures usually a word s or phrases in literary texts that writers employ to achieve not merely artistic ends but also readers a greater understanding and appreciation of their literary works. Examples are: [|metaphor], [|simile] , [|alliteration] , [|hyperbole] , [|allegory] etc. In [|contrast] to //Literary Elements, Literary Techniques// are not unavoidable aspect of literary works.
 * 1) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Plot: //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">It is the logical sequence of events that develops a story.
 * 2) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Setting: //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">It refers to the time and place in which a story takes place.
 * 3) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> [|Protagonist] : //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">It is the main [|character] of story, novel or a play e.g. Hamlet in the play Hamlet
 * 4) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> [|Antagonist] : //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">It is the character in [|conflict] with the Protagonist e.g. Claudius in the play Hamlet
 * 5) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Narrator: //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">A person who tells the story.
 * 6) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Narrative method: //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The manner in which a narrative is presented comprising plot and setting.
 * 7) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> [|Dialogue]  //**<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">: **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Where characters of a narrative speak to one another.
 * 8) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Conflict. //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">It is n issue in a narrative around which the whole story revolves.
 * 9) //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Mood: //<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">A general [|atmosphere] of a narrative.
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The room was dark and gloomy. //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> -The words “dark” and “gloomy” are visual images.
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The river was roaring in the mountains. //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"> – The word “roaring” appeals to our sense of hearing.
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">“My [|love] is like [|a red red rose] ” (Simile) //
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">He is an old fox very cunning. (Metaphor) //
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Your bag weighs a ton! //
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">I have got a million issues to look after! //
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The flowers are dancing beside the lake. //
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Have you see my new car? She is a real [|beauty] ! //
 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">B __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">etter __b__utter always makes the __b__atter __b__etter.
 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Sh __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">e __s__ells __s__ea__sh__ells at __s__ea__sh__ore.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">“Animal Farm”, written by George Orwell, is an example allegory using the actions of animals on a farm to represent the overthrow of the last of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II and the Communist Revolution of Russia before WW II. In addition, the actions of the animals on the farm are used to expose the greed and corruption of the Revolution.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The bread is soft as a stone.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">So nice of you to break my new PSP!