Literary Devices I
A comparison between two things without using the words 'like' or 'as'.
What is a Simile?
The use of the same consonant (non-vowel) sound for greater effect.
What is repetition?
This is how the face of a person looks in order to convey meaning.
What are facial expressions?
The hue and shades used in an infographic.
What is colour?
The sentence/collection of words used at the top of an article to summarise information/grab the reader's attention.
What is a title?
A comparison between two things without using like or as.
What is a Metaphor?
This is using descriptive words from the five senses to create a mental image in the reader's mind.
What is Imagery?
This is how the people in photos present themselves to provide certain meanings (ex: closed arms indicate closemindedness, etc.).
What is body language?
The small string of words at the top of a new section.
What is a header?
This is an embedded link which can bring the reader to a different digital resource.
What is a Hyperlink?
The preferable idea of an individual within a text.
What is an Opinion?
This is the hard truth of any given topic.
What are facts?
This is an overarching summary of the text.
What is an Overview?
This term refers to how the ideas in the text are organised throughout the text.
What is Sequencing?
This is an visual object which can strengthen an article's position through proper use.
What is an Image?
Comparing two opposing ideas by placing them close to each other.
This device allows for the reader to glimpse a future topic/idea early in the text.
What is foreshadowing?
A common expression, often used in everyday conversations.
What is a Cliche?
This term refers to what category this text is a part of, based on the characteristics within them.
What is Genre?
This structure influences readers by leading them from one idea to another seamlessly by organising ideas.
What is a Paragraph?
These are facts used in the form of graphs, charts, and figures throughout the text.
What are statistics?
This is the term for word choice in an article.
What is Diction?
This uses symbols in order to provide meaning.
What is symbolism?
This method is often used to summarise key ideas in a list format.
What are Bullet Points?
This is used to demonstrate the effects and causes of particular ideas.
What is cause and effect?