Literary Devices

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

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

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

The use of words that mimic the sounds they describe.

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

Vivid, descriptive language that appeals to the readers 5 senses

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

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

the opposing force or character

The central character of a piece of writing.

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.

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

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

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