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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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Figure of speech v. Literary Device

0 Hi, I am a bit confused with literary terms and figures of speech. What is the difference between those two?02br
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00I always thought they were the same but apparently to my teacher, there's a distinct difference that he didn't really care to elaborate on.02br
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00And.. would a paradox be considered a figure of speech or literary term?0-
  

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0Figures of speech are a kind of literary device. '02br 02br 01i 00Literary device02i 00: 'a literary or linguistic technique that produces a specific effect, esp. '02br 02br 00I would call paradox a literary device.

— Mister Micawber

  • 0Figures of speech are a kind of literary device.
  • '02br 02br 01i 00Literary device02i 00: 'a literary or linguistic technique that produces a specific effect, esp.
  • '02br 02br 00I would call paradox a literary device.
  • (Though I suppose it could include figures of speech...
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0Figures of speech are a kind of literary device. From online:02br
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01i00Figure of speech:02i00 'A mode of expression in which words are used out of their literal meaning or out of their ordinary use; for instance, hyperbole, simile, metaphor.'02br
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01i00Literary device02i00: 'a literary or linguistic tech
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01cite10Mister Micawber12cite10Figures of speech are a kind of literary device. From online:12br
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11i10Figure of speech:12i10 'A mode of expression in which words are used out of their literal meaning or out of their ordinary use; for instance, hyperbole, simile, metaphor.'12br
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0 Philip, come on!I know you are at the same age with me!:D:D 0-
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please give one example also!!!!!

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