Literary Devices Review

An imaginative comparison between 2 unlike things in which 1 thing is said to be another.

A reference to a statement/a person/a place/event, from literature/history/sports/science, etc

A physical object that has meaning in itself and stands for something beyond itself, like an idea or feeling

The angle from which the story is told.

The use of clues or hints to suggest events that will occur later in the plot.

The repetition of consonant sounds in words at the beginning of words.

The implied, universal message.

An intentionally exaggerated figure of speech.

The ways in which a writer develops a character, making him or her seem believable

A technique in which a writer interrupts a story to go back and explain an earlier event

The sentence, "Cindy sang to seven ravens and a swan" is an example of ...

Alone together, big baby, passive aggressive, and original copy are all examples of...

person v. person, peron v. self, person v. nature, person v. technology are examples of...

A comparison between two unlike things, using words such as like, as, than, or resembles.

A contrast between expectation and reality. There are three types of this literary device.

Figurative Language is a tool authors use to help readers visualize what is happening in a story

A phrase where the meaning is not literal, instead it has a figurative meaning.

The use of words whose sounds imitate or suggest their meaning.

Language that appeals to the senses.

where and when the story takes place (also atmosphere)

A figure of speech in which an object or animal has human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.

The repetition of a consonant sound anywhere in the word.

This type of irony occurs when what happens is very different from what is expected to happen.

Humorous use of a word/phrase to suggest its different meanings/applications; a play on words

An expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.

The repetition of a vowel sound anywhere in the word.

Literary Devices are an example of what kind of language?

A comparison made between two things to show how they are alike.

Failure is necessary for us to learn and grow

When you say one thing IS another thing

This irony occurs when the audience or the reader knows something a character doesn't know.

a series of events that connects the beginning of the story to the end; the action that makes up the story

This type of irony involves a contrast between what is said/written and what is really meant.