Literary Devices [Paperback]

What is the difference between literal and figurative writing? Is there really a secret set of tricks used by top authors to make their writing even better? Why not use these tricks all the time?

This excellent little book, by English literature and creative writing tutor Amy Jones, provides a vital introduction to the essential literary devices used by writers for thousands of years to engage and charm their readers, and better describe their worlds in words. Amy Jonesheads a leading English department in a Somerset college where she teaches English Language, Literature, and Creative Writing, alongside podcast writing, poetry, and theories of narrative. She is also author ofPlotandNarrativein this series.