Literary Devices

It is a figure of speech that refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object in order to make a comparison.

It is when someone says the opposite of what they really mean or intend.

It repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable. 

It is the repetition of consonant sounds?

It gives human characteristics to something that is not human?

It is the author’s use of clues to hint at what might happen later in the story.

It is the imitation of sounds that mimics the thing described?

It is a comparison WITHOUT using the words "as," "as if," or "like"?

It's when actions or events have the opposite result from what is expected or what is intended.

It is a comparison that uses the words "as," "as if," or "like"?

It is an object that represents a greater idea or quality?

It appeals to our five senses?

It is often presented as a memory of the narrator or of another character.