Literary Terms B. A. I Optional English Sem. II
B. A. I Optional English Sem. II Literary Terms 1. Simile A simile is a figure of speech in which two essentially dissimilar objects or concepts are expressly compared with one another through the use of “like” or “as.” Simile is used as a literary device to assert similarity with the help of like or as, which are language constructs that establish equivalency. Example: Easy Like Sunday Morning 2. Metaphor A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two non-similar things. As a literary device, metaphor creates implicit comparisons without the express use of “like” or “as.” Example: Time is money. 3. Imagery Imagery is a literary device that refers to the use of figurative language to evoke a sensory experience or create a picture with words for a reader. Through imagery, writers appeal to a reader’s senses of sight, taste, smell, touch, and sound, as well as internal emotion and feelings. Example: The autumn leaves are a blanket on the ground . 4. Pers