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Do you know the difference between analogies and metaphors? In this article, we explain each literary device and how to use them in your writing.
When a speaker says one thing but means something else, that's verbal irony. In this article, we break down how to use verbal irony and give you examples to see how it's used in other works.
Hyperbole means over-the-top exaggeration. Using hyperbole in your writing can add emphasis, humor, and intensity to your work. Learn all you need to know in this article.
Enjambment is a poetic technique that describes when a line of poetry runs over into another line. Find out how and why we use this technique in poetry, plus we look at enjambment example lines from famous poems.
It can be tricky to understand the difference between juxtaposition vs oxymoron. In this article, we talk about the different purposes of these literary devices.
A paradox refers to a contradiction on a logical level, while an oxymoron refers to a contradiction on a semantic level. Learn how to use oxymoron vs paradox in your writing.
What are the four types of irony and how are they used in storytelling? Learn all about irony in literature with popular examples in this article.
What is a red herring? The term refers to a false clue that distracts the reader from what really matters. Learn more about what a red herring means and how to use the device in your writing.
What's a poetic device? A poetic device is a form of literary device used in poetry. Poetic devices use grammar, rhythm, structure, and more to convey meaning. Learn how to use them effectively now.
Irony is a rhetorical device in which what happens is the opposite of what is expected. The four types are dramatic irony, situational irony, verbal irony and Socratic irony. Check out these definitions and irony examples so that you can use it with confidence in your writing.
Have you wanted to try your hand at writing poetry but worried about where to start? In this article, we outline five tips that will get you up and running, even if you've never written poems before.
What is a metaphor? Find out everything you need to know about this figure of speech, from metaphor examples to the different types of metaphors.
Imperative sentences are sentences that give instructions, directions, or requests. In this article, we break down what imperative sentences are, explain how to use them, and give examples.
Authors use foreshadowing to give their readers a hint of what's to come later in the story. Learn more about foreshadowing and discover how to use it in this post.
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