Literary Devices

Literary Devices are important components of writing, and include both Literary Techniques and Literary Elements. You'll find definitions, and helpful examples for many of the common elements of literary tools including figurative language like metaphor, simile, alliteration, hyperbole, oxymoron, onomatopoeia, personification and more. As students learn to recognize and use these creative language tools, their reading comprehension and ability to express themselves creatively through writing will dramatically improve.