Question

In literature, what is it called when an author uses a literary device such as plot development to create an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually stated?

Answer 1

Rhetoric is the ancient art of argumentation and discourse. Thus, rhetorical devices would be the devices used to manipulate the language to effectively transmit the author’s message to a reader. Whereas, literary devices are applicable to literature that has a primary universal function as an art form expressing ideas through language to readers.