Duplicate of Literary Devices

We rate the plate second rate.

To persuade someone with an emotional argument

Intended words have a different meaning than what is actually being said.

When an author uses an something to mean something different from literal definition.

A message meant to get readers to think or act in a certain way

A technique a writer uses to produce a special effect in their writing.

When I drink coffee, I feel awake. Therefore, coffee can be good when you are tired.

"Texting while driving is stupid."

“Because I do not hope to turn again. Because I do not hope. Because I do not hope to turn…”

"Cell phones are bad. Cell phones can also be good."

A ring can mean love. A handshake can mean peace. White can mean innocence. 7 can mean luck.

The underdog trains to be a champion.

The perspective from which an author presents or recounts his or her story.

Maybe we'll live and learn?Maybe we'll crash and burn?Maybe you'll stay, maybe you'll leave?

Repetition of sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase

The way a story is organized.

"Texting while driving should be against the law due to the personal and social dangers."

Mr. Proper was thinking "these students have cell phones out, did I finish my coffee? Or.."

Don't slack, get back on track, or you'll be whack.

To persuade someone with a logical argument

To persuade someone with an ethical argument

I fell asleep after drinking my coffee.

Narration that describes in words the flow of thoughts in the minds of the characters

"They're saying that when he couldn't kill Harry Potter, Voldemort's power somehow broke."

Linear and nonlinear narratives, plot structure, setting

The students all agreed Mr. Proper is the Steph Curry of teaching.

Facts or proof that prove the author's point or argument

Poets use rhyme scheme. Historians use academic vocabulary. A kid’s author uses silly words.

“How about we put away our cell phones for class?”

“If you don’t give me what I want, I will just die!”

The authors use of words and descriptions to help the reader create a mental picture

A question to make a point, to persuade or for literary effect

An opinion that opposes your main argument

An object, idea, or animal is given human attributes.

The repetition of vowel sounds to create rhyme in phrases or sentences.

A giant tree was ablaze with orange, red, and yellow leaves that made their fall to the ground.

A brief, indirect reference to something famous or historical

He is as skinny as a noodle.

Sentences that are grammatically the same; or similar

The words and sentences an author uses to craft his or her work.

Compares two things using "like" or "as"

To think or argue in a logical manner

Repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer

Allusion, archetype, simile, etc

A typical character, action or situation that can represent universal patterns of human nature.

The SmartBoard hates me.

"As a police officer, I would advise you to not text and drive"

A statement essentially arguable but used as a primary point to support or prove an argument