Duplicate of Literary Devices

Words that affect a meaning, other than the literal meaning of the words.

The struggle between two or more forces that drives the plot.

A thing, person or place that is present as a representation of a larger meaning.

The order in which the author has chosen to convey the events of a story.

"He knew it all, and yet he did not know it."

The life lesson(s) of the text.

When the author gives clues about what will happen later in the story.

"It would have taken a lumberjack ten minutes to cut down all the trees in Kansas."

A poetic device that repeats the beginning consonant sound.

A direct or indirect reference to a famous person, event, or work.

Tough love, sour sugar and jumbo shrimp are examples of _______.

Time and place of the story.

1st, 2nd and 3rd person are examples of _______.

The suggested meaning of a word or phrase.

To compare similar concepts, characters, etc. so that the reader better understands meaning.

An expression that has been used so often that its meaning and impact are no longer effective.

The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds found within or at the end of words.

The most exciting or intense part of a story.

Person versus self is an example of this literary device.

“We are little flames, poorly sheltered by frail walls against the storm..."

A polite word(s) used in place of an offensive word or phrase.

"...Coming into the blast of cold air, they gasped like men plunged into icy water." 

The various classifications of literary works.

The resolution of the story is best known as the _________.