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Aphorism 16 Jul 2010 | 05:33 am
Definition: An aphorism is a concise statement that is made in a matter of fact tone to state a principle or an opinion that is generally understood to be a universal truth. Aphorisms are often adag....
Antithesis 16 Jul 2010 | 05:31 am
Definition: An antithesis is used when the writer employs two sentences of contrasting meanings in close proximity to one another. Whether they are words or phrases of the same sentence, an antithes....
Anthropomorphism 13 Jul 2010 | 02:17 am
Definition: Anthropomorphism can be understood to be the act of lending a human quality, emotion or ambition to a non-human object or being. This act of lending a human element to a non-human subjec....
Anastrophe 10 Jul 2010 | 05:07 am
Definition: Anastrophe is a form of literary device wherein the order of the noun and the adjective in the sentence is exchanged. In standard parlance and writing the adjective comes before the noun....
Analogy 10 Jul 2010 | 12:33 am
Definition: An analogy is a literary device that helps to establish a relationship based on similarities between two concepts or ideas. By using an analogy we can convey a new idea by using the blue....
Anagram 8 Jul 2010 | 03:36 am
Definition: Anagrams are an extremely popular form of literary device wherein the writer jumbles up parts of the word to create a new word. From the syllables of a phrase to the individual letters o....
Amplification 8 Jul 2010 | 03:31 am
Definition: Amplification refers to a literary practice wherein the writer embellishes the sentence by adding more information to it in order to increase its worth and understandability. When a plai....
Allusion 6 Jul 2010 | 05:52 am
Definition: An allusion is a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a c....
Alliteration 6 Jul 2010 | 05:24 am
Definition: Alliteration is a literary device where 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....
Allegory 6 Jul 2010 | 05:22 am
Definition: An allegory is a symbolism device where the meaning of a greater, often abstract, concept is conveyed with the aid of a more corporeal object or idea being used as an example. Usually a ....
