OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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In the Oregon State Guide to English Literary Terms, our professors define common literary devices and offer short lessons on how to use them in English essays. The series is designed to be a free, informative resource for high school teachers and college students, offering them tools to engage meaningfully with challenging literary texts.
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