Literary Devices

An item that represents a large, abstract idea, like injustice or bravery, is called a(n)

The “voice” of a poem, who is not always a person, is called the

A group of lines in poetry is called

The general atmosphere (like fear, joy, etc) of a literary work is the  

Which is the best example of alliteration?

Irony is...

Exaggeration for effect is

Which is the best definition of foreshadowing?  

Denotation refers to the ______ of a word.

The author's choice of words is 

Which is the best example of a simile?  

The author's attitude toward the subject or a character is the 

Which is the best example of a metaphor?

Complete this oxymoron: Sad ___.  

"You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes" is an example of 

A universal truth, message, or idea is the 

When an author uses description that appeals to one or more of the five senses...

What is this picture alluding to? 

Words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation is

Connotation refers to the ____ of a word.