Use figures of speech in our writing, but don’t overdo them lest they conceal the story from readers.
Definition
A figure of speech is a literary device that enhances our writing but is not to be taken literally. It can be used to create a special effect, create emotion and make our writing more visual.
Figures of Speech, A List
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Alliteration/Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Euphemism
Anaphora
Litotes
Although there are other figures of speech, we’ll study the ones I listed above in future posts.
Next week: Metaphors and Similes
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