King Lear

William Shakespeare

King Lear Literary Devices

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See key examples and analysis of the literary devices William Shakespeare uses in King Lear, along with the quotes, themes, symbols, and characters related to each device.

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Alliteration 1 key example

Allusions 6 key examples

Dramatic Irony 3 key examples

Foil 2 key examples

Foreshadowing 4 key examples

Genre 1 key example

Hyperbole 3 key examples

Imagery 2 key examples

Irony 3 key examples

Metaphors 6 key examples

Mood 1 key example

Motifs 1 key example

Parody 1 key example

Personification 1 key example

Setting 1 key example

Similes 3 key examples

Soliloquy 2 key examples

Style 1 key example

Tone 1 key example

Clothing and Costumes

Alliteration

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