Figurative Fun
This device compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
A story told from the perspective of "I" or "we."
What is first person point of view?
An object, person, or event that represents something beyond itself.
What is symbolism?
The townspeople in The Lottery gather for what seems to be a festive event, but it turns out to be a deadly ritual.
What is situational irony?
A story where the narrator knows only one character's thoughts but uses “he” or “she.”
What is third-person limited point of view?
Her smile was a beam of sunshine" is an example of this device.
What is a metaphor?
The central message or underlying idea in a story.
What is the theme?
A hint or clue about what will happen later in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
When the audience knows that Lob is still alive, but Sandy’s family doesn’t know yet.
What is dramatic irony? (from Lob’s Girl)
In The Lottery, the bright, sunny setting contrasts sharply with the violent conclusion. Name the literary device for this.
What is juxtaposition?
"I’ve told you a million times!" is an example of this literary device.
What is a hyperbole?
A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
What is third person limited point of view?
In The Monkey’s Paw, this object symbolizes the danger of interfering with fate.
What is the monkey’s paw?
A character movie says, “It’s so peaceful here, nothing could go wrong!” as they walk into a creepy, dark house.
What is verbal irony?
“The wind seemed to whisper warnings to the Whites” demonstrates which literary device?
What is personification?
Giving human traits to non-human things, like "the wind whispered through the trees."
What is personification?
Placing two contrasting ideas side by side to highlight differences.
What is juxtaposition?
In Lob’s Girl, Lob himself symbolizes this.
What is loyalty or unconditional love?
In a suspenseful story the audience knows that a villain is hiding in a closet, but the main character opens the closet without realizing the danger.
What is dramatic irony?
The message that “greed leads to destruction” demonstrates this literary device.
What is theme?
"The classroom was a zoo during the group project" is demonstrating what literary device?
What is a metaphor?
A narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
What is third-person omniscient point of view?
In The Lottery, this object represents blind tradition and the dangers of unquestioned practices.
What is the black box?
The Deacon thinks he’s outsmarting the Widow, but she cleverly manipulates him into marrying her.
What is situational irony? (from How the Widow Won the Deacon)
A situation where a fire station burns down is an example of...
What is situational irony?