Lit devices

oxymoron

A figure of speech in which being paired together are contradicting statements.

paradox

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement that when looked at can be proven true

Dramatic

Irony

An irony that occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

Situational

Irony

An irony that occurs when an event contrasts what would be expected to happen.

Verbal Irony

An irony that occurs when a character says something they do not actually believe. Different to sarcasm as it is not intended to mock others.

Literary

Device

Definition

metaphor

Comparison, without using like or as, for emphasis and vivid expression

personificati on

Human qualities given to animals, objects, or ideas

soliloquy

Speaking one's thoughts without anyone listening

monologue

A long speech during a character's conversation.

aside

Comment made, often comical, by characters directly to the audience or to another character without being hearo.

pun

Play on words that suggests two meanings

character foil

Characters that contrast the main character to highlight each other's qualities.

comic relief

Adding comedy in certain sections to lessen tension.

hyperbole

Exaggerated statements used to prove a point.