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Mount St Benedict College Library: Literary Techniques

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Literary Devices

Literary Devices Terminology

Literary Devices refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her messages in a simple manner to the readers.  When employed properly, the different literary devices help readers to appreciate, interpret, and analyze a literary work. Below is a list of literary devices with detailed definitions and examples.

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