Literary Devices (Types) | Literary Term | English Literature | Major English | Plus Two Level
Commonly,
the term Literary Devices
refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his
or her message(s) in a simple manner to his or her readers. When employed
properly, the different literary devices help readers to appreciate, interpret
and analyze a literary work. Literary Devices have two aspects. They can be
treated as either Literary Elements
or Literary Techniques. It will
be convenient to define them separately.
a. Literary
Elements have an
inherent existence in literary piece and are extensively employed by writers to
develop a literary piece e.g. plot, setting, narrative structure, characters,
mood, theme, moral etc. Writers simply cannot create his desired work without
including Literary Elements in
a thoroughly professional manner.
b. Literary
Techniques, on
the contrary, are structures usually a word s or phrases in literary texts that
writers employ to achieve not merely artistic ends but also readers a greater understanding
and appreciation of their literary works. Examples are: metaphor, simile,
alliteration, hyperbole, allegory etc. In contrast to Literary Elements, Literary Techniques are not unavoidable
aspect of literary works.
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