Figurative Language and Literary Devices Review

Giving an idea, thing, or animal human qualities through figure of speech is...

The atmosphere or feeling a writer creates is...

The creation or construction of a fictional character is...

Using exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally is the use of...

All techniques used to help the author achieve his or her purpose are...

Making a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using “like” or “as” is the use of...

The choice an author makes in the arrangement of their words and phrases is...

This is an example of what kind of characterization...

The choice an author makes in what words they use is...

The feeling or understanding you get from a word is...

Using words that appeal to the readers' senses to paint a clear picture is...

The main/leading character; hero is known as the...

Describing something by comparing it to something else is using...

The opposing force to the main character; a villain ; an enemy...

The attitude of a writer towards a subject or audience is...

A comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics is the use of...

This is an example of what kind of characterization...