Personification is a great tool for songs – which is why it is a shame that more singers and songwriters don’t use it. See how this literary device makes these songs that much better: #1: Hummingbird Heartbeat (by Katy Perry) When…
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Hamlet Act-I, Scene-II Study Guide
This scene opens in the court of King Claudius. The king is engaged in preaching ethics to his family members and courtiers regarding balancing life between sorrows and everyday preoccupations. He vows to combine and sustain the grief he feels…
Hamlet Act-I, Scene-I Study Guide
Plot Overview In the first scene of Hamlet, Barnardo, a guard, comes to relieve Francisco, who is his colleague. They are performing their duty as guards on the platform in the castle of Elsinore. Barnardo asks Francisco about his identity.…
12 Thought Provoking Examples of Irony in History
Irony doesn’t just exist in literature, it also exists in real life! We have a ton of really funny examples of irony lurking right in our history books. Take a look at funny examples of irony in history: 1. The…
Huge List of Oxymorons
Huge List of Oxymorons An oxymoron is a consecutive set of words that have contradictory meanings. In many cases they are obvious. However, as there are so many, you might not catch them all. Take a look at which ones…
Huge list of Homophones
Huge List of Homophones This list includes homophones in both English and British spellings. Please note that in some accents, the words may not be homophones. These are arranged in alphabetical order for convenience. Homophones in the English Language accessary,…
10 Different Themes in Taylor Swift Songs
Theme and Songs A theme is a tricky thing to talk about, especially when you are talking about the usage of themes in songs. Most literary works, poems, and songs contain a specific theme. ‘Love’ is an example of what…
Famous Metaphors in The Bible
Metaphors and the Bible A metaphor is a comparison made between two or more things using figurative or descriptive language. Metaphors turn difficult ideas into simple concepts. Metaphors also infuse written text with vivid descriptions that make the text more…
15 Visionary Simile Examples in The Bible
What is a Simile? A simile is a literary device that makes a comparison between two things using the words “like” or “as.” Similes make it easier for readers to envision the author’s ideas. The Bible is by far the…
15 Irony Examples in Disney Movies
What is Irony? Irony is a technique that writers of all kinds use, sometimes for laughs, to create an outcome that is contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. Disney movies are full of irony, and here are…
10 Unforgettable Allusions in 90s Music
Allusions in Songs Allusions have been present in music since the beginning of the industry – creating connections between music, movies, literature, history, and the bible. In the 1990s, music took a turn toward honesty and rawness that few other…
A Huge List of Famous Allusions
Many of the words we use today are actually allusions to historical figures and Greek Gods. Here are just a few examples: Greek Like other uses of simile, this example functions to help readers visualize the situation. Achilles’ heel –…
Huge List of Idiom Examples
What is an Idiom? An idiom is a group of words whose meaning is figurative and different from the actual words of the expression. Idioms are used widely in everyday speech and appear in every form of written text like…
A Huge List of Onomatopoeia Examples
Onomatopoeia is a word which mimics the sound it represents. Unlike most words whose connection to the meanings they represent is abstract, onomatopoeias have a direct connection to the words they represent. Onomatopoeias are used in poetry, comic books, advertising,…
10 Imaginative Similes in 1984
Simile and 1984 Simile is a literary device that is used to make a comparison. While very similar to a metaphor, a simile is different because it uses the words “like” or “as” to make a comparison. George Orwell, author…
15 Epic Uses of Apostrophe in The Iliad
Apostrophe in The Iliad An apostrophe is a literary device that is used to create a dramatic atmosphere in a text. This device is present in many different types of literature. Though you may not be familiar with this literary…
10 Beautiful Allusions in Poetry
Allusion in Poetry Allusion and poetry seem to go hand in hand – each one makes the other stronger. An allusion is a word or phrase designed to call something to mind, without mentioning that thing explicitly. This something in poetry can…
15 Fun Alliterative Tongue Twisters
Many Tongue Twisters are Alliterative You probably didn’t know when you were younger that you were constantly saying examples of alliteration. They were fun for you to say, which is why you didn’t know what was happening. Alliteration is the…
200 Short and Sweet Metaphor Examples
A metaphor is a word or phrase that is used to make a comparison between two things. They can be very useful, and we use them all the time in daily conversation, and we do not even realize it! Let’s…
10 Dramatic Uses of Apostrophe by Edgar Allan Poe
Apostrophe and Edgar Allan Poe An apostrophe is a literary device that an author uses to have his characters address characters, personifications, or ideas directly, as though they were present in the scene. Apostrophes are common in plays and poetry,…
