Literary Elements & Techniques

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Non-rhyming poetry, usually written in iambic pentameter.

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

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

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

Comparison between two things that are unrelated but share characteristics.

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

Figure of speech where apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

The children were screaming and yelling in the fields.

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

The underlying idea or ideas of a story

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

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

Hints or clues in a story that predict the future

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

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

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

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

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

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

When an object represents a greater idea