Literary Devices

Words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning

Beginning part of a story

Hero/character

Deeper meanings to things/objects through the use of symbols

Central Message

The chocolate pie was rich and silky smooth with a creamy white puffy cloud of Cool Whip on top

Comparing 2 unlike things NOT using "like" or "as"

Character's conflict with themselves

Events leading up to the climax

The clouds became dark and we could hear thunder in the distance.

The end of a story

Everyone told him it'd never happen, but he ended up being the #1 draft pick for the Lions.

Highest point in a story; part where there is no turning back for the main character

The three little pigs teaches us to always work our hardest!

The tow truck broke down and had to wait over an hour for another tow truck to come help!

Highlight details of a character in a story.

Hints or clues of coming events

Giving human like qualities to non-human things

They wore safety pins on their shirts to show their support.

Events in a story that follow the climax

The table jumped out and bit my big toe!

Conflict between two people

Character has strong feelings and beliefs that go against what's "normal".

Referring to past events/people in literary, biblical and/or pop culture.

She was as beautiful as Aphrodite.

The kindergarten classroom was a zoo the day the kids had a substitute teacher.

Characters against natural events/occurrences

Providing vivid details in a story using the five senses.

Comparing 2 unlike things using "like" or "as"

Person who goes against the hero of a story

He was caught in the jungle quicksand and started to lose hope.

He was a well dressed man with dark eyes, a thin nose, and thinning hair that was turning grey.