Some important literary devices

"Her brain is the size of a pea" is an example of:

This word is used to describe a third person narrator who knows the characters' thoughts.

What term is used for this play on words?

Their flaws make them interesting, their transformation likable, and are central to the story

The meaning of a story and what it reveals about human nature.

"Sally sat on a suede sofa" would be an example of...

What is used when an author shows/explains what a character is like, rather than simply telling

A character's speech to himself, herself, or no one in particular.

Mental pictures created by using descriptions of the senses.

"Life is like a box of chocolates" is an example of:

What does POV mean?

An interruption of the present action to insert something that took place earlier.

This term refers to anything that should not be taken literally.

"Fred is a pig when he eats" is an example of:

"The sad maple fought the harsh autumn breeze." The literary device is:..

A ______________ character has 1-2 simple traits and fits a simple role. Ex. Thief, neighbour, class clown, etc.

A comparison of unlike things that says something is another thing...

The family was devastated by the fire. The house was gone. Their things were gone. All gone.

An extreme exaggeration used to prove a point...

A fisherman looks out over the water, sees the picture below, and says, "Looks a bit choppy."

What happens in a story.

Any person, object, or idea that stands for something other than itself.

Hints used to clue the reader into what might happen later in a piece are considered...

What does the below picture illustrate?