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Revision Guide: What are Literary Devices?
Welcome to Part Two of our Revision Guides for IGCSE & GCSE English Language. What are Literary Devices? There are two types of Literary Devices: Literary Elements & Literary Techniques. Both kinds of Literary Devices are used by the writer to make their writing interesting, effective & memorable. Literary Elements include: plot, narrator, mood, theme, setting, structure, protagonist & antagonist. Literary Techniques include: simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, p
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Revision Guide: What is Fiction?
Welcome to Part One of our Revision Guide for IGCSE & GCSE English Language.What is Fiction? Fiction is a creative text which explores the world of the imagination. Fiction text is packed with largely imaginary characters, settings & plots. Fiction text uses many literary devices. Jane Austen, John Steinbeck, Thomas Hardy, Zadie Smith, Suzanne Collins & George Orwell are all famous writers of fiction. The 3 main types of fiction are: prose, poetry & drama. For GCSE/IGCSE Eng
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