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Commonly, the term Literary Devices refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey message(s) in a simple manner to readers. When employed properly, different literary devices help readers to appreciate, interpret and analyze a literary works. Two Kinds of Literary Devices Literary Elements have an inherent existence in a literary piece and are extensively employed by writers to develop a literary piece e.g. plot, setting, narrative structure, characters, mood, theme, moral etc. Writers simply cannot create work without including literary elements in a thoroughly professional manner. Literary Techniques, on the other hand, are structures (usually words or phrases) in literary texts that writers employ to achieve not only artistic ends but also to provide readers with a greater understanding and appreciation of their literary works. Examples are: metaphor, simile, alliteration, hyperbole, allegory etc. In contrast to literary elements, literary techniques are an avoidable aspect of literary works. |
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