Title: Literary Terms – Meaning and Usage - A Research Guide for Students
Headings: The Use of Literary Terms
The Use of Literary Terms
Literary Terms and Figurative Language
When should you use literary terms?
Outlined below are a few examples:
Common Terms
Common Terms
Plot and Character Devices
Common Terms
Common Terms
Wordplay
Common Terms
Of Note:
Things You Should Avoid
Common Terms

Content: Why would anyone do something like that? How much longer will this continue? You are kidding me, right? Figurative Language: Over centuries, poets and regular people have used language to create imagery, celebrate the beauty of nature, compliment people who are important to them, and more. Figurative language is used in writing to appeal to the senses of the audience. Instead of following the principles of logic or literalness, figurative language makes connections based on sound, connotation, and the construction of phrases and words. Figurative language develops links between things that might not otherwise have a connection. It encourages creative, complicated thought processes that develop into strange, uncommon or beautiful concepts. Figurative language enables writers to move past logical realms of thinking in order to see things in a new way.