Eng 2 Literary Devices Practice

Where and when a story takes place

Words are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant.

Atmosphere or feeling we get from the story

Words whose natural sounds are imitated in the sound of the word (ex: buzz, pop)

Anything that stands for or represents something else

An author's word choice

Recurring image, symbol or idea that contributes to the thematic message

Stating a character's qualities

Writer's attitude toward his or her subject

a story that has a symbolic meaning beyond what the surface present

A contradiction between what a character thinks and what the audience knows to be true.

When a part is represented by a whole, or a whole by a part (ex: "The White House said" instead of "The President")

sentence structure

Hints that the author gives of things that are to come in the story.

When a character is alone and speaks his or her thoughts to the audience

the associations (ideas, emotions) we make with a word

Repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of sentences or clauses

A comparison between two things using like or as

Universal example understood by most cultures

Giving inanimate objects human characteristics

Reference to a well-known person, event, place, literary work or work of art.

Placing opposite ideas side by side to enhance the contrast.

An extended metaphor (four lines or more)

hints or suggestions about a character

An event occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of characters, reader, or audience

Repetition of sounds at the beginning of words (ex: beastly burden)

A description that appeals to one's five senses

When the character telling the story is an outside observer; i.e. they, he, she, it

Comparison of two things without using like or as.

A character telling the story is taking part in the story; i.e. I, me, my

Problem or struggle between opposing forces