Literary Devices

the turning point in a literary work. The conflict usually ends here and the falling action begins.

results or effects of the climax of a literary work, loose ends are tied up

Tone

A struggle between two or more opposing forces (can be internal or external)

An implied comparison between dissimilar objects: “Her talents blossomed”

a sequence of events that makes up a story, driven by conflict

Occurs at the beginning of the story and reveals the setting. Main characters are introduced here

1st person point of view - The narrator is outside of the story (use of ‘he’ ‘she’ ‘they’)

Suspense - A technique that keeps the reader guessing what will happen next.

a series of events that develop the conflict. Interest and suspense is building

The author’s message/the underlying main idea of a literary work.

True or false: language that appeals to the five senses is imagery

Character that is the source of conflict in a literary work

When loose ends are tied up, reveals what the main character is going to do next.

a struggle within a character’s mind, a character must deal with opposing thoughts or feelings

direct comparison of dissimilar objects, usually using like or as: “I wandered lonely as a cloud”

a struggle between a character and another character, group of characters, nature, or other outside force

The first event of conflict (usually small)

Symbolism - one thing (object, person, place) used to represent something else

the time and place of the action, setting can influence the plot, affect the characters’ feelings, and create mood.

Contradictory statements or situations reveal a reality that is different from what appears to be true.