Literary Devices (Minus Poetry)

The atmosphere of a work of literature

A story with an extended metaphor with multiple layers of symbolic meaning

A turn of phrase whose meaning is not the literal interpretation of the phrase

The use of physical objects to represent ideas or concepts

The author's opinion or perspective that is ingrained into the work

A reoccurring image or symbol over the course of a piece of literature intended to deepen the meaning

A familiar saying meant to give advice

The intentional repetition of a word at the start of a sentence or phrase

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

An event or plot point that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.

The intentional repetition of sound in two or more consecutive words

Words that resemble the sound that it describes

A figure of speech that uses contradictory terms to reveal a paradox or dramatic effect

A self contradictory statement that is meant to challenge conventional thinking

Placing two scene, characters, plots, etc. next to each other to show stark contrast