Literary Devices

Vivid, descriptive language that appeals to the readers 5 senses

The central character of a piece of writing.

The practice of beginning several consecutive or neighboring words with the same sound

The perspective from which a story is told (first person, or third person).

The use of words that mimic the sounds they describe.

A play on words that are identical or similar in sound but have sharply diverse meanings.

Comparison of two unlike things NOT using "like" or "as."

the writer gives an advance hint or clue of what is to come later

the opposing force or character

brief reference to a person, place or thing of historical, cultural or literary significance

A comparison of 2 different things or ideas through the use of the words "like" or "as."

In writing/reading, the time and place in which events take place.

A kind of metaphor that gives non-living objects or ideas human characteristics.

The atmosphere or predominant emotion in a literary work (happy, sad, playful, scary, etc.)

Writing or speaking in an ordinary manner without poetical structure or devices.