Literary Devices 1
Repetition of initial consonant sound
Alliteration
When there is a difference between expectations and reality, most often opposites, used for humor or comparison
Irony
Conflict outside the character
External conflict
The key details that give further explanation of the topic and main idea
Supporting details
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Metaphor
Sound word
Onomatopoeia
Use of sensory language or vivid description that creates a mental picture for the reader
Imagery
What the character states is opposite of their intentions; the words used are opposite of what they appear
Verbal irony
To give suggestion to meaning or ideas
Imply
You'll catch a cold that way.
Idiom
Less Force/emphasis than it should have
Understatement
The overall feeling or atmosphere of a work
Conflict inside the character
Internal conflict
To give clues to the reader so that they can make an educated guess about something
Inference
The wind moaned outside the window.
Personification
Comparison not using like or as
Obvious exaggeration
Hyperbole
The overall idea the author is talking about
Topic
To show similarities
Compare
Six silly sisters all saw the swan.
Alliteration
Type of metaphor that gives human characteristics to animal object or idea
Personification
The difference between what is expected to happen and what happens
Situational Irony
What the author is talking about (topic) and their stance/opinion about these ideas
Main idea
To summarize ideas and develop an opinion or judgement
Conclude
Imagery