Techniques

Question 1

Allegory

Answer 1

An Allegory is a symbolism device where the meaning of a greater concept is conveyed through a story. Usually a rhetoric device.

Question 2

Allusion

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Analogy

Answer 3

An Analogy is a literary device that helps to establish a relationship based on similarities between two concepts or ideas.

Question 4

Characterisation

Answer 4

Characterisation in literature refers the step by step process wherein an author introduces then describes a character.

Question 5

Foreshadowing

Answer 5

The literary device foreshadowing refers to the use of indicative word or phrases and hints that set the stage for a story to unfold and give the reader a hint of something that is going to happen without revealing the story or spoiling the suspense.

Question 6

Irony

Answer 6

The use of Irony in literature refers to playing around with words such that the meaning implies by a sentence or word is actually different from the literal meaning.

Question 7

Metaphor

Answer 7

Metaphors are one of the most extensively used literary devices. A metaphor refers to a meaning or identity ascribed to one subject by way of another.

Question 8

Dramatic Irony

Answer 8

This occurs when the audience is aware of an element of the action that the characters onstage are not aware of.