Literary Devices

when a situation violates the expectations of the reader, the characters, or the audience.

An intense feeling that an audience experiences while waiting on the outcome of certain events.

In literature, I evoke certain emotions in a reader about a written work.

implies the opposite of what is said. I am usually sarcastic, without the attitude.

central message, concern, or purpose. Usually a general statement or one word

I am a literary term that is used as description to appeal to the five senses.

The bald eagle is a predatory bird, but also represents freedom for our country.

As Jim walked by, the criminal thought “easy target,” and Jim walked past without noticing.

I will show you the author's attitude toward what they are writing.

What are literary devices