Literary Devices Flashcards

1

A break in the timeline to show something from the past

2

Hinting at events that will happen later in the story

3

The narrator or author’s attitude toward the subject

4

A reference to another story, myth, or historical event

5

The tension or uncertainty about what might happen next

6

The mood or feeling created by the setting and tone

7

When an object, color, or setting represents a larger idea

8

Language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, etc.)

Literary Devices