Author's Craft Literary Devices

The attitude an author takes toward the shape and life of the words. Funny, serious, etc.

Occurs when the author gives animals, objects, ideas, or actions, the qualities of humans.

a figure of speech that makes references to a well-known person, event, or place.

a literary technique in which writers employ two or more characters in conversation.

An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.

A comparison of two unlikely items using "like" or "as".

An exaggerated comment or line used for effect and not mean to be taken literally.

is used to create a background to the present situation, place or person.

Authors create ___ through description, actions, speech, thoughts, interactions, relationships

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

Language evoking one, some, or all of the five senses, sight, smell, taste, feel, hear.

is used to suggest an upcoming outcome to the story.