literary technique

noun

Literary device.

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Meanings

nounliterary technique (plural literary techniques)

plural literary techniques

  1. literatureLiterary device.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
literary device
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APA

literary technique. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/literary%20technique

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“literary technique.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/literary%20technique. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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