Acquire the Knowledge and Skills You Need to Excel at the CXC English Examinations
The expression “sitting duck” is a metaphor for vulnerability. A sitting duck is easily shot. In a similar way, if you are in a situation where danger lurks and you have no defense, you are, metaphorically speaking, a sitting duck. Continue Reading →
The metaphor compares two things without the use of “like” or “as.” In this article, we’ll compare a naive youth to the fictional character Pinocchio. Continue Reading →
The metaphor is a literary device, more specifically a figure of speech, which compares two things without the use of the word “like” or “as.” Continue Reading →
The story of the naked truth is an example of an extended personification. It personifies the Truth and Lie in a classic fable which effectively describes a human tendency. Continue Reading →
The personification is a literary device or figure of speech which give human qualities to non-human things. Here are some examples. Continue Reading →
The simile is a literary device which compares two things with the use of like or as. It harnesses our knowledge of a common object or idea to help paint a clearer picture of another thing or idea. This article explains how to use the simile in speech and writing. Continue Reading →
Literary devices are used by writers to enrich their writing or enhance their power of expression. We also use literary devices in our everyday speech without even realizing it. In fact, most languages are rife with literary devices. Continue Reading →