Literary Devices

In Literature an author is able to use "beyond literary elements" "literary devices" to convey in a more visual way messages in a literary work.

Please find below some well-known literary devices.

-METAPHOR: Probably among the most used literary device, it refers to a meaning / identity ascribed to one way to another. The purpose of using a metaphor is to take an identity or concept that we understand clearly (second subject) and use it to better understand the lesser known element (the first subject).

-ANTITHESIS: It´s purpose is to create a stark contrast meanings between two sentences by using two divergent elements that come together to create one uniform whole.
-ALLITERATION:  Words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group. Whether it is the consonant sound or a specific vowel group, the alliteration involves creating a repetition of similar sounds in the sentence. Alliterations are also created when the words all begin with the same letter. Alliterations are used to add character to the writing and often add an element of ‘fun’ to the piece

-HYPERBATON: It is a literary device wherein the author plays with the regular positioning of words and phrases and creates a differently structured sentence to convey the same meaning. It is said that by using a hyperbaton, words or phrases overstep their conventional placements and result in a more complex and intriguing sentence structure. This literary device is used to add more depth and interest to the sentence structure.

-HYPERBOLE: A hyperbole is a literary device wherein the author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the basic crux of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect. The purpose of hyperbole is to create a larger-than-life effect and overly stress a specific point. Such sentences usually convey an action or sentiment that is generally not practically/ realistically possible or plausible but helps emphasize an emotion