Literary Devices
A device where an object, character, or event is used to represent a deeper meaning or abstract concept.
Symbolism.
A figure of speech in which one thing is described as being something else, creating a direct comparison without using "like" or "as."
Metaphor.
What poetic device is used when lines end with similar sounding words? This could also be internal or external.
Rhyme.
"The moon is bright, the moon is high." What is that an example of?
Repetition.
"And though her instinct was to turn and run, she was pleased to discover that her curiosity was stronger."
Tuck Everlasting
The central character in a story who faces challenges and is involved in the main conflict.
Protagonist.
A word that imitates or suggests the sound it represents, enhancing the sensory experience.
Onomatopoeia.
What is a group of lines in a poem called?
Stanza.
Describe what tone is in poetry?
Tone refers to the poet’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience. It can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, melancholic, etc. The tone is conveyed through word choice, imagery, and style.
Tuck Everlasting
A question asked for effect or to make a point, without expecting a direct answer.
Rhetorical Question.
The method an author uses to develop and reveal a character's traits, personality, and growth throughout a story.
Characterization.
What is the repetition of a vowel sound in poetry called?
Assonance.
What is a meter in poetry?
Meter refers to the structured rhythm of a poem, determined by the number of stressed and unstressed syllables in each line.
pleasure vs pain is a recurring theme in the story.
The Giver.
Placing two elements side by side in order to highlight their differences or to create contrast.
Juxtaposition.
A scene or event from the past that is inserted into the narrative to provide important context or background information.
What poem is AABBA?
Limerick Poem
What is it called when 'take a shower' becomes 'shake a tower'?
Spoonerism.
"The world's a wheel, always turning. The same things go round and round."
Tuck Everlasting.
A situation where the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.
Dramatic Irony.
The act of giving human traits, emotions, or actions to non-human things or abstract concepts.
Personification.
Prose.
"The sun sets low and fades from sight,
The sky turns dark, no longer bright." This is an example of?
Couplet.
The Giver.