Eng 2 Literary Devices Practice

Where and when a story takes place

When the character telling the story is an outside observer; i.e. they, he, she, it

A character telling the story is taking part in the story; i.e. I, me, my

Reference to a well-known person, event, place, literary work or work of art.

Words whose natural sounds are imitated in the sound of the word (ex: buzz, pop)

Writer's attitude toward his or her subject

Repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of sentences or clauses

Recurring image, symbol or idea that contributes to the thematic message

Problem or struggle between opposing forces

sentence structure

A contradiction between what a character thinks and what the audience knows to be true.

A description that appeals to one's five senses

When a character is alone and speaks his or her thoughts to the audience

An event occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of characters, reader, or audience

Anything that stands for or represents something else

Hints that the author gives of things that are to come in the story.

a story that has a symbolic meaning beyond what the surface present

An author's word choice

Placing opposite ideas side by side to enhance the contrast.

Comparison of two things without using like or as.

Words are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant.

An extended metaphor (four lines or more)

Atmosphere or feeling we get from the story

Universal example understood by most cultures

A comparison between two things using like or as

When a part is represented by a whole, or a whole by a part (ex: "The White House said" instead of "The President")

Repetition of sounds at the beginning of words (ex: beastly burden)

the associations (ideas, emotions) we make with a word

Stating a character's qualities

hints or suggestions about a character

Giving inanimate objects human characteristics