Literary and Dramatic Devices 1

A comparison between two things, typically for the purposes of explanation.

Act naturally, alone together, amazingly awful and bittersweet are all examples of:

The struggle between opposing forces. It gives the play its energy.

Meaningful patterns of things that reinforce theme.

The style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a writer or speaker

“She is as mean spirited and vicious as a newborn puppy.”

“My dog made himself comfortable in my bed and lay, reflecting thoughtfully, on his busy day.”

The Time and Place of the Action

“Genius that I am, I looked for my glasses for hours while they sat perched on top of my head.”

“I am so tired I cannot walk another inch” or “I’m so sleepy I might fall asleep standing here

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”

____________ is the set of rules in a language; how words are put together.

"I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio's."

Types of Characters

“Henry was a lion on the battlefield.”

can include such examples as: irony, simile, metaphor and hyperbole.

An Eagle meaning freedom, or a set of chains representing slavery are both examples of:

A person who exercises a lot and attends their diet carefully, has a heart attack while running

A rose is a particular kind of flower, but its __________ is often of romantic love.

The message(s) about the nature of people or about life

the opposite of hyperbole, intentionally making a situation less important

The ocean is simply a large body of salt water that covers 70% of the earth’s surface.

“I can resist anything but temptation.” Or “Youth is wasted on the young.”

The 'atmosphere' of a literary text.

Introduces the characters, setting and the basic situation.