Literary Devices
A comparison using like or as
simile
Word that means you've accepted something but begrudgingly (starts with 'r')
resigned / resignation
We had three questions what should we do, how should we do it, and when?
colon
stories that involve magic
fantasy
What are you doing
?
Life felt beautiful and boundless
Alliteration
society that is male dominated
patriarchy / patriarchal
I like learning about science but my friend likes learning about music.
comma after science
stories that are very scary
horror / thriller
Their
The wind caressed my face
personification
To follow the rules (starts with 'c')
Conformity / conformist
We visited family on victoria day.
capitalize Victoria and Day
similar to an autobiography, but starts with 'm'
memoir
I hadn't went there in a long time.
gone
Love is a rollercoaster.
metaphor
Similar word to rebellion (starts with 'r').
Resistance
We tried to call her she wasn't home.
Stories that often use outer space, alternative worlds
sci-fi
We visited the library museum and cafe.
comma after library and museum
Use of harsh, abrasive sounds
cacophony
word that means humans are the centre
anthropocentric
The name of the rose is a famous novel.
capitalize words in a title and italicize title
Stories that involve a dark future where people are oppressed
Dystopian
We were tired of every day tasks.
everyday