We will explore the difference between literary elements and literary techniques, and look at examples and definitions of several popular literary terms. We’ll also look at how these literary devices function in two popular works, Shakespeare’sHamletandThe Great Gatsbyby F. Scott Fitzgerald. Lite...
Are imagery, phrasing, and figurative language elements of tone? If not, what can be considered as examples of tone? What kind of literary theory could be applied to Janie's self-discovery through her relationships (especially her relationship with Tea Cake) in Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eye...
an antithesis is used to create a stark contrast using two divergent elements that come together to create one uniform whole. An antithesis plays on the complementary property of opposites to create one vivid picture. The purpose of using an antithesis in literature is to create a balance between...
Shakespeare’s "to be or not to be" soliloquoy examines the role of life and death in the tradegy of Hamlet and in the human condition. The use of literary devices emphasizes the fear of uncertainty and mortality. At first‚ the "to be or not to be" soliloquoy appears to analyze...
“Thing A is as [adjective] as Thing B.” Unlike a metaphor, a similar does not posit that these things are the same, only that they are alike. As a result, it is probably the most common literary device in writing — you can almost always recognize a simile through the use of “...
Notice how the choice of emotional words, pacing, and use of other literary elements in this excerpt from Edgar Allen Poe’sThe Tell-Tale Heartcreate a guilty, anxious tone: “I gasped for breath, and yet the officers heard it not…I arose and argued about trifles, in a high key and ...
At first, however, literature was not distinguished from writing in the broad sense. In the most ancient written works, such as the Bible, the Mahabharata, or the Tale of Bygone Years, elements of verbal art are inseparably combined with those of mythology and religion, embryonic forms of ...
an antithesis is used to create a stark contrast using two divergent elements that come together to create one uniform whole. An antithesis plays on the complementary property of opposites to create one vivid picture. The purpose of using an antithesis in literature is to create a balance between...
“Thing A is as [adjective] as Thing B.” Unlike a metaphor, a similar does not posit that these things are the same, only that they are alike. As a result, it is probably the most common literary device in writing — you can almost always recognize a simile through the use of “...
life as a foundation for most of his books‚ Theodor Geisel created a unique writing style that incorporated various elements and techniques‚ enabling his books to appeal to people of all ages. The animated life of Theodor Geisel is evident in his literary masterpieces. He was born on Marc...