can anyone explain the difference between literary device and figures of speech?

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anonymous · Answer

A figure of speech is a word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language. As an example of the figurative use of a word, consider the sentence, I am going to crown you. It may mean: I am going to place a literal crown on your head. I am going to symbolically exalt you to the place of kingship. I am going to put a second checker piece on top of your checker piece to signify that it has become a king (as in the game of checkers). I am going to punch you in the head with my clenched fist. Literary techniques are important aspects of an author's style. There are many literary techniques but a few are exaggeration, symbolism, and parody. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literary_de... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_of_s...

anonymous · Answer

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