Literary devices

Definition 1

100

Central topic of a story

Theme

200

To compare two opposite things

Contrast

300

Figurative language that makes a comparison between two different things, but still have common traits 

Metaphor

400

An understatement 

Meiosis

500

Occurs when the first consonant sound in a sequence of a word is repeated 

Alliteration 

Definition 2

100

The turning point in a storyline

Climax

200

A person, place, or thing that represent an abstract concept or idea.

Symbol

300

The use of the personal pronouns I, me, we, and us.

First person narrator

400

Used to give an object or idea qualities of a living being

Personification

500

Repetition of a word or phrase 

Anaphora

Example 1

100

He got ocean blue eyes 

Direct description 

200

Like a candle in the wind 

Simile

300

I told a chemistry joke, but there was no reaction.

Pun

400

This parrot is no more! He is ceased!

Euphemism

500

[The Black Knight, after his arm has been cut off:]
"it's just a flesh wound"

Meiosis 

Example 2

100

Chapter 1:
"Bang! The door fell of the hinges and the police came through."

In medias res

200

His body had been drugged, dusted and dredged

Alliteration

300

"I heard the monster's growl from somewhere in the woods."

First person narrator

400

Then a dove flew over the graveyard, giving Ethan the solace of quietness. 

Symbol

500

My thoughts are Sporadic, I act like i'm an Addict

Assonance