Literary Elements & Techniques

The underlying idea or ideas of a story

Through tragedy comes resilience, War brings suffering, Love conquers all, are examples of ___

Use of similar or identical language, structures, events, or ideas in different parts of a text

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

The trees whispered in the wind is an example of...

When the words "like" or "as" are used two explicitly compare a thing or idea.

Hints or clues in a story that predict the future

Shakespeare said, "The world's a stage." This is an example of...

What literary technique is represented in this image?

A situation which cannot possible exist,because different elements cancel each other out.

What literary technique is represented in this image?

What literary technique is represented in this image?

"Pretty Ugly," and "Jumbo Shrimp" are examples of...

"Her eyes sparkle like diamonds" is an example of:

Used to introduce background information about events/settings/characters.

Non-rhyming poetry, usually written in iambic pentameter.

The children were screaming and yelling in the fields.

"Sally sells seashells at the seashore" is an example of:

What literary technique is represented in this image?

When an object represents a greater idea

Animals/inanimate objects are portrayed using human characteristics.

Comparison between two things that are unrelated but share characteristics.

Figure of speech where apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

What literary technique is represented in this image?

The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

A reference to a well known piece of literature, person, or event.

The use of words/expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal language.

Shakespeare said, "The world's a stage." This is an example of...

Words that suggest visual images and/or appeal to the senses.

What literary technique is represented in this image?

The trees whispered in the wind is an example of...