Literary Devices
Literary devices are techniques used to evaluate a body of text; they help us understand what the author is trying to convey, and under what context.
Hip-Hop lyrics are rich with metaphors, simile's, syllogism, and other techniques. The following is a breakdown of such devices that are used not only in Hip-Hop, but literary texts alike:
IRONY
i‧ro‧ny1 /ˈaɪ
rəni, ˈaɪər-/ Pronunciation Key - –noun, plural -nies.
- the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
- a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
- (esp. in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., esp. as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
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