Ad Hominem. Alter Ego. APA Citation. Comic Relief. Deus ex machina. Double Entendre. Dramatic irony. Extended Metaphor. Fairy Tale. Figures of Speech. Literary Device. Pathetic Fallacy.
Plot Twist. Point of View. Red Herring. A double entendre is always used in a funny way, and is not necessarily meant to hurt anyone. Innuendo, on the other hand, can be used in a negative way to poke fun at make fun of, tease someone or something.
A euphemism is a polite term used to refer to an impolite term. This makes sure that impolite topics can be spoken of in a polite way. Innuendo is everywhere once you start looking for it. As an adult, have you ever watched a movie you loved when you were a kid and realized that it was much funnier than you remember?
That could be due to innuendo. The Shrek and Toy Story movies are great examples of this. Here are two examples:. Shakespeare was the king of innuendo, even back in the s. The key to using innuendos in English is to think about things in two ways: the more innocent pure, safe meaning, and the dirtier or more subversive harmful, inflammatory meaning.
Where else have you heard innuendos in English? Innuendo in Pop Culture. Examples of Innuendo in Literature. Further Resources on Innuendo. Related Terms. Innuendo Definition An innuendo in-YOO-en-doe is an insinuating, indirect remark frequently associated with veiled sexual comments.
Examples of Innuendo Innuendos often appear in everyday life and convey different moods. Why Writers Use Innuendo Authors use innuendo to indirectly comment on a situation or character, potentially referring to something impolite, indecent, or humorous.
Innuendo and Other Literary Devices Innuendo vs. Double Entendre Double entendres and innuendos seem similar in that they indicate something potentially offensive or suggestive, but they differ in how they accomplish this. Innuendo vs. Euphemism Euphemisms are rather different from innuendos in that, while innuendos are suggestive in nature, euphemisms exchange impolite or offensive language for a more polite version. Innuendo in Pantomime and Victorian Burlesque Pantomime and Victorian burlesque use mild sexual innuendo for skits and shows.
Innuendo in Victorian Literature Victorian literature made frequent use of innuendo because societal notions of propriety meant sexual references had to be subtle enough to protect Victorian sensibilities.
Examples of Innuendo in Literature 1. Further Resources on Innuendo Britannica has a video on innuendo and double entendre.
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