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Literary devices and terms are the techniques and elements—from figures of speech to narrative devices to poetic meters—that writers use to create narrative literature, poetry, speeches, or …

A motif is an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature. Motifs, which are often collections of related symbols, help develop the central themes of a book or play.

Jordan Peterson begins by sharing the origin of 12 Rules for Life. The book started as a list of 12 sayings in response to a...

There are many novels, plays, and other works of literature that fall into the genre of satire. These works are all characterized by their consistent and sustained satirical attacks on their various …

Puns often appear in short quips or jokes, but also commonly appear in all sorts of literature, from poems to plays to novels. Example of a Pun in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Allegory in Literature Allegory is one of the oldest literary forms, with writers long relying on allegory's ability to convey a moral or political message efficiently and discreetly.

Hyperbole Examples Hyperbole in Literature Hyperbole often appears in literature, particularly prose literature like novels and stories. Hyperbole in Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five …

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