Duplicate of Literary Devices/ Review

when the reader/audience knows something that the characters don't know yet

a comparison in which an animal, inanimate object, or an idea is given human qualities

A reference to a well-known person, event, place, or work of art.

What is the main theme/lesson in "He-y, Come on Ou-t!"?

indirect comparison between two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'

A more polite way of saying something considered impolite, gross, or rude

A question whose answer is already known or implied

an intentional overstatement or exaggeration

Comparing 2 things without using 'like' or 'as'.

an idea composed of concepts that conflict (for example: "less is more")

When the intended meaning of something contradicts the actual meaning; also sarcasm

"Harry hurried home" is an example of....

"I’m no Mother Teresa; I’ve made my mistakes" is an example of....

A universal idea or big lesson about life

"The stars danced in the night sky" is an example of...

When the author gives hints about things that'll happen in the story.

What is the main theme in "The Lottery"?

Where and when a story takes place

When the weather/atmosphere ‘matches’ the mood/feeling in the story

The use of specific objects, colours, or images to represent an abstract idea

"I haven't seen you in ages!" is an example of....

A speech, usually lengthy, in which a character, alone on stage, expresses his/her thoughts out loud

What is the theme/lesson in "To the Cockroach...."?

The character telling the story is taking part in the story; e.g., I / me pronouns

Using a word or phrase multiple times in writing, speeches, ads, & songs

The feeling we get from a story

A character who serves to contrast or emphasize opposing traits in another character

When a word sounds like what it means

opposite of hyberbole; creates a reverse effect by making a fact seem much less significant than it actually is

A description that appeals to the 5 senses