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Metaphor

• Definition: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, implying one is
the other.
• Example: In Shakespeare's "As You Like It," he writes, “All the world’s a stage, and all
the men and women merely players.” This compares life to a theatrical play.

2. Simile

• Definition: A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."


• Example: In "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, Huck describes a
character’s speech: “It was as good as a play.” This highlights the entertainment value of
the speech.

3. Personification

• Definition: Giving human qualities to non-human things or abstract concepts.


• Example: In "The Wind" by Robert Louis Stevenson, the wind is described as “saying”
things, which personifies it to create a vivid image.

4. Alliteration

• Definition: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words.


• Example: In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," the phrase “silken, sad, uncertain rustling”
creates a musical quality and enhances mood.

5. Imagery

• Definition: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and paints a picture in the
reader’s mind.
• Example: In "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville, vivid descriptions of the sea, such as
“the whiteness of the whale,” create a powerful visual experience.

6. Symbolism

• Definition: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.


• Example: In "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the green light at the end of
Daisy’s dock symbolizes Gatsby’s unattainable dreams and hopes.

7. Irony

• Definition: A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a


contradiction.
• Example: In "Romeo and Juliet," the audience knows Juliet is alive when Romeo
believes she is dead, leading to tragic consequences—this is dramatic irony.
8. Foreshadowing

• Definition: Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
• Example: In "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, the death of Candy’s dog
foreshadows the tragic fate of Lennie.

9. Oxymoron

• Definition: A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together.


• Example: In "Romeo and Juliet," Romeo refers to “heavy lightness,” reflecting the
complexity of love.

10. Hyperbole

• Definition: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.


• Example: In "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens, the famous opening line
describes the best and worst of times, illustrating extremes in society.

11. Allusion

• Definition: An indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work.


• Example: In "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, Holden Caulfield frequently
alludes to various works of literature, such as “The Great Gatsby,” to express his feelings
about society.

12. Dramatic Monologue

• Definition: A poem or speech in which a single character speaks to an implied audience,


revealing their thoughts and feelings.
• Example: In "My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning, the Duke speaks to a visitor about
his deceased wife, revealing his character and values.

13. Juxtaposition

• Definition: Placing two contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences.
• Example: In "A Tale of Two Cities," Dickens juxtaposes London and Paris to explore
themes of revolution and social change.

14. Satire

• Definition: The use of humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock social norms or
politics.
• Example: In "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, the author uses satire to critique
human nature and societal institutions.

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