Literary Devices One
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A literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
what is Foreshadowing?
Emphasizes whatever is repeated, making it stand out so the reader knows it is important. Could be words, sounds, phrases, or line structure.
Repetition
Using exaggeration to make a point.
Hyperbole?
A form of figurative language in which something that is not human is given human characteristics.
What is Personification?
An author’s attitude toward his or her subject and audience.
What is Tone?
Central idea of a work of literature
What is theme
The description of what people see
Visual imagery
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The writer or speaker refers either directly or indirectly to a person, event, or thing in history or to a work of art or literature.
What is Allusion?
Anything that appears on the surface to be one thing, yet represents something else and carries a hidden, deeper meaning.
What is Symbolism?
A recurring theme, subject or idea
What is motif?
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"A cool breeze carried carnival music and the aroma of popcorn my way. Just over the rise the lights blinked in a million colors." This appeal to the senses and the mental picture are this literary device.
What is imagery?
When the first letters of words are the same as in: She shook the shears at the sheep.
What is alliteration?
A character who contrasts with another character - usually the protagonist— to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
What is Foil?
The description of what people hear
auditory imagery
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A figure of speech that compares two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics.
What is Metaphor?
Words that imitate sounds.
Onomatopoeia?
"The dazzling red BMW with shining chrome and flawless paint was parked next to a 1995 Toyota Corolla with dingy windows, fogged up lights, and rust scarring its body" is an example of these literary devices . . ..
What is imagery, juxtaposition, and a bit of personification.
placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast
juxtaposition
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A figure of speech that makes a comparison using "like" or "as."
Simile