Literary Devices
An exaggeration
Hyperbole
Name the first part of the plot diagram where the main characters and setting are introduced also known as "world building"
the exposition
This device involves giving human traits to non-human things.
personification
Flowers "danced" in the wind is an example of what?
personification
What does it mean to be ironic?
contradict something/oneself
Words that have a sound
Onomatopoeia
What is the point of greatest tension in a story called?
climax
What is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words called?
alliteration
What are these examples of? "Old News" or "small crowd"
oxymoron
What are the three parts of Irony?
situational, verbal, dramatic
Comparing two things NOT using like or as
Metaphor
In a plot diagram, what comes after the climax?
falling action
Identify the literary device that involves an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole
"Pow" "Splash" "Bang"
onomatopoeia
a fire house burning down, a police station getting robbed, a teacher being taught.
opposite of what we think would happen!
situational irony
an object or thing represents a topic/story/theme
symbolism
What term describes the resolution of a story where conflicts are resolved?
resolution
What term is used for a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
simile
I am going to die if I don't get that new car!
hyperbole
"I appreciate how you're always on time, Mom!" however, mom is always late--
SARCASM
verbal irony
foreshadowing is what?
When something early on happens in the story and gives signs of something else happening in the future
Describe the part of the plot where the main conflict begins to develop.
rising action
What is it called when you have two words next to each other, that oppose each other?
oxymoron
She is the sun
metaphor
when we know that Harry is going to propose to Sally, but Sally has no idea !
We know something the character does not
dramatic irony