Literary Devices Pretest

Hints used to clue the reader into what might happen later in a piece are considered...

An interruption of the present action to insert something that took place earlier.

Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance

Any person, object, or idea that stands for something other than itself.

 An emotional association that some word or phrase carries, in addition to its explicit or literal meaning.

This term refers to anything that should not be taken literally.

The way that an author wants their work to feel. The attitude or character of a place or piece of writing.

The emotional response a reader experiences while reading a piece of literature.

The meaning of a story and what it reveals about human nature.

What happens in a story.

A comparison of unlike things that says something is another thing...

"Her brain is the size of a pea" is an example of:

"Life is like a box of chocolates" is an example of:

A mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive

"Fred is a pig when he eats" is an example of:

"Sally sat on a suede sofa" would be an example of...

An extreme exaggeration used to prove a point...

The reason a piece is written – to inform, persuade, entertain, etc.

Exposing, criticizing foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, exaggeration or ridicule.

A reference to a person, place or event from history to help create understanding for the reader.

Mental pictures created by using descriptions of the senses.

What does the below picture illustrate?

What is used when an author shows/explains what a character is like, rather than simply telling