Literary devices are tools used by authors to create meaning in their writing. IRONY is a device in which the intended meaning of a statement is different from the literal meaning. A trope is a figure of speech that uses words in a non-literal way to create a vivid image or convey an idea. SATIRE is a form of literature that uses humor and IRONY to criticize society or individuals. An ERASER is a device used to remove mistakes from a written document.