Literary Devices

The phrase, "pretty ugly" is an example of

When an author gives clues as to what may happen later in a story

The character that is against the main character of a story is the

"I've called your name about 1,000 times!" is an example of...

When something happens that is the opposite of what was expected

A cabin in the woods in the 1980s is an example of the _____ of a story

The feeling or the emotion of an author's writing is the...

A comparison using the words "like" or "as"

Words that paint a picture in your mind as you read.

A comparison NOT using "like" or "as"

The author's choice of words or phrases to convey the mood and attitude of a passage

The main character in a story is referred to as the

The plot of a story is best described as...

Words such as "buzz", "pow", and "snap" are examples of...

The repetition of the same sound or letter in a sentence

The internal or external struggle experienced by the main character is an example of

The recurring idea or message of a story is the

Another character that contrasts the main character in a story

"Back in the day before America gained independence..." is an an example of

The attitude of an author's writing is called the