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- https://human.libretexts.org/Workbench/Writing_and_Critical_Thinking_Through_Literature/09%3A_Literary_Devices_DictionaryTragedy, as defined by Aristotle in his work Poetics, is “an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in language embellished with each kind of artistic ornament, ...Tragedy, as defined by Aristotle in his work Poetics, is “an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in language embellished with each kind of artistic ornament, the several kinds being found in separate parts of the play; in the form of action, not of narrative; through pity and fear effecting the proper purgation of these emotions.” Classic examples of Tragedy might include the Oedipus Trilogy by Sophocles or Hamlet by William Shakespeare
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/City_College_of_San_Francisco/Writing_Reading_and_College_Success%3A_A_First-Year_Composition_Course_for_All_Learners_(Kashyap_and_Dyquisto)/07%3A_Revising_and_Editing/7.06%3A_How_to_Say_Nothing_in_500_WordsBy “pat expressions” we mean such tags as “to all practical intents and purposes,” “the pure and simple truth,” “from where I sit,” “the time of his life,” “to the ends of the earth,” “in the twinklin...By “pat expressions” we mean such tags as “to all practical intents and purposes,” “the pure and simple truth,” “from where I sit,” “the time of his life,” “to the ends of the earth,” “in the twinkling of an eye,” “as sure as you're born,” “over my dead body,” “under cover of darkness,” “took the easy way out,” “when all is said and done,” “told him time and time again,” “parted the best of friends,” “stand up and be counted,” “gave him the best years of her life,” “worked her fingers to the bo…
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Oxnard_College/Introduction_to_Literature_and_Critical_Thinking/10%3A_Literary_Devices_GlossaryA dictionary of commonly used literary devices. This knowledge resource aligns with C-ID ENGL 110 required Course Content "Literary terminology, devices, and critical approaches," and with the Student...A dictionary of commonly used literary devices. This knowledge resource aligns with C-ID ENGL 110 required Course Content "Literary terminology, devices, and critical approaches," and with the Student Learning Outcomes 7 ("Use style, diction, and tone appropriate to the academic community and the purpose of the specific writing task") and 9 ("Define common literary terms and apply these to analysis of specific texts").
- https://human.libretexts.org/Workbench/Writing_and_Critical_Thinking_Through_Literature/13%3A_Literary_Devices_DictionaryTragedy, as defined by Aristotle in his work Poetics, is “an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in language embellished with each kind of artistic ornament, ...Tragedy, as defined by Aristotle in his work Poetics, is “an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in language embellished with each kind of artistic ornament, the several kinds being found in separate parts of the play; in the form of action, not of narrative; through pity and fear effecting the proper purgation of these emotions.” Classic examples of Tragedy might include the Oedipus Trilogy by Sophocles or Hamlet by William Shakespeare
