Class Nine: Literary Devices

Literary Devices

It Will be helpful for Activity 2.4.1

Some explanations are given below for better understanding the literature for the students. 

1. Simile: A simile is a comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as." 

For example, "Her smile was as bright as the sun."

2. Imagery: Imagery is when an author uses words to create vivid pictures or sensations in the reader's mind. It helps readers imagine what the author is describing. 

For example, "The trees whispered in the wind" creates a visual and auditory image.

3. Metaphor: A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things by saying one thing is another. Unlike a simile, it doesn't use "like" or "as." 

For example, "The world is a stage."

4. Alliteration: Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of neighboring words. It creates a musical or rhythmic effect in writing. 

For example, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

5. Symbolism: Symbolism is when something, like an object, person, or idea, represents something else. It's often used to convey deeper meanings or themes. 

For example, a dove is a symbol of peace.

6. Personification: Personification is when human characteristics are given to non-human things, like animals, objects, or ideas. It helps bring them to life in writing. 

For example, "The wind whispered secrets through the trees."