Literary Devices

What is this an example of? a stop sign

An all-knowing narrator

When the audience knows the killer is in the closet but the characters do not.

a warning sign of a future event

a character that is complex with multiple different sides and angles to him/her

a character that does not change mentally or physically

a writer's attitude towards the characters or subject matter of his/her story.

a reference to history, the bible, literature, or mythology

references to something that has previously happened

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types of conflict

a statement of what the writer thinks the meaning of life is

Romeo and Juliet kill themselves because Shakespeare says this is at fault.

Verbal Irony

What is this an example of? A yellow rose meaning friendship

Barry prepares to shave his dad by getting the tools ready.

Super symbol that has a set meaning that resides in our unconcious

using figurative language to appeal to our physical senses

a character that changes mentally and physically

The narrator can use "I" or "We"

Put the plot devices in order

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a character with only one or two characteristics that follows some stereotype

something that suggests a deeper meaning meant to evoke an emotional response