Literary device Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Literary device crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 1 2024 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Literary device has a total of 5 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%TROPELiterary deviceNewsday
20%EREADERSLiterary devicesLA Times
20%RETCONLiterary device that revises a previously established narrative for shortNew York Times

Definition

The use of a word or expression in a different sense from that which properly belongs to it; the use of a word or expression as changed from the original signification to another, for the sake of giving life or emphasis to an idea; a figure of speech.
The word or expression so used.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Newsday: Sep 1, 2024
  • LA Times: Feb 11, 2024
  • Newsday: Feb 12, 2023

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