Lit Device Review

Giving human qualities to something nonhuman.

Meaning that goes beyond the dictionary definition of a word.

A phrase or expression that means something different from what the words actually say.

Repeated vowel sounds within a group of words.

Different categories of music and literature. Characterized by similarities in style, form, and subject matter.

Use of symbolic figures, objects, and actions to convey truths or generalizations about humankind. Hidden + Literal =

A figure of speech in which the same consonant sound repeats within a group of words.

A direct comparison between two unlike things that does not use the words “like” or “as.

The substitution of a mild word or phrase for a harsh or blunt one.

Placing two things side by side to highlight their differences.

A harsh discordant mixture of sounds. Greek word meaning "bad sound."

Objects, characters, names situations, colors, or actions that evokes a range of additional meaning.

Known as the "King of Horror" Holds the record for most film adaptations by an author. "Misery" and "The Green Mile".

Denotation refers to the dictionary definition of a word.

Clues or hints given to the reader about events that will happen later on in the story.

Multiple simultaneous interpretations of a word, phrase, action, situation. Context supports multiple interpretations.

Know for supernatural mysterious and sinister elements in writing. Common themes: dysfunctional families, repression.

An extremely exaggerated statement used to emphasize a point. It is the opposite of an understatement.

Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words (at least three words).

Reffering to words having different levels of meaning.

A brief reference to a person, event, place (real or fictitious) work of art.

The use of humor, irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize something or someone.

A comparison between two things using the words “like” or “as.”

A writer’s choice of words, phrases, sentence structures, and figurative language, which combine to help create meaning.

A scene in a movie, novel, etc that is set in a time earlier than the main story.

A figure of speech in which words make the actual sound of the thing they refer to or describe.

Author known for short stories and poems. Dark romantic imagination. Genres: supernatural, mystery, science fiction.

A Lit. Device or event showinghow things are very different from what they actually are.

Words/phrases used specifically to help readers imagine each of the senses: smell, touch, sight, hearing, and taste.

The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words.

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Universal idea, lesson, or message from a piece of literature or film.

Master of the allegorical and symbolic tale. Wrote on inherent sin/evil of humanity.