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What is the primary purpose of literary devices?
What is the primary purpose of literary devices?
Which literary device involves a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Which literary device involves a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
What type of imagery appeals to the sense of hearing?
What type of imagery appeals to the sense of hearing?
What is an object, color, or image that represents an abstract idea or concept?
What is an object, color, or image that represents an abstract idea or concept?
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Which type of irony occurs when the reader knows something the characters do not?
Which type of irony occurs when the reader knows something the characters do not?
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What narrative style mimics the natural flow of thoughts?
What narrative style mimics the natural flow of thoughts?
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What is the author's attitude towards the subject matter?
What is the author's attitude towards the subject matter?
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Which literary device involves a reference to a person, place, event, or work outside the text?
Which literary device involves a reference to a person, place, event, or work outside the text?
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Literary Devices
Definition
Literary devices are techniques used by authors to convey meaning, create tone, and evoke emotions in readers.
Types of Literary Devices
1. Figurative Language
- Metaphor: comparison between two unlike things without "like" or "as"
- Simile: comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
- Personification: attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities
- Hyperbole: exaggeration for emphasis
- Alliteration: repetition of initial consonant sounds
- Onomatopoeia: words that imitate sounds
2. Imagery
- Sensory details: descriptions that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell)
- Visual imagery: descriptions that create vivid mental images
- Auditory imagery: descriptions that appeal to the sense of hearing
3. Symbolism
- Symbol: an object, color, or image that represents an abstract idea or concept
- Motif: a recurring symbol or theme throughout a work
4. Irony
- Verbal irony: words convey a meaning opposite of their literal meaning
- Situational irony: a contradiction between expected and actual outcomes
- Dramatic irony: the reader knows something the characters do not
5. Point of View
- First person: narrator is a character within the story
- Third person limited: narrator is outside the story, but only has access to one character's thoughts
- Third person omniscient: narrator is outside the story and has access to all characters' thoughts
6. Tone and Mood
- Tone: the author's attitude towards the subject matter
- Mood: the atmosphere or feeling evoked in the reader
7. Other Literary Devices
- Allusion: a reference to a person, place, event, or work outside the text
- Foreshadowing: hints or clues about future events
- Imagery: language that creates vivid mental images
- Stream-of-consciousness: a narrative style that mimics the natural flow of thoughts
Literary Devices
Definition
- Literary devices are techniques authors use to convey meaning, create tone, and evoke emotions in readers.
Figurative Language
- Metaphor: a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
- Simile: a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".
- Personification: giving human-like qualities to non-human entities.
- Hyperbole: an exaggeration used for emphasis.
- Alliteration: the repetition of initial consonant sounds.
- Onomatopoeia: words that imitate sounds.
Imagery
- Sensory details: descriptions that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).
- Visual imagery: descriptions that create vivid mental images.
- Auditory imagery: descriptions that appeal to the sense of hearing.
Symbolism
- Symbol: an object, color, or image that represents an abstract idea or concept.
- Motif: a recurring symbol or theme throughout a work.
Irony
- Verbal irony: words that convey a meaning opposite of their literal meaning.
- Situational irony: a contradiction between expected and actual outcomes.
- Dramatic irony: when the reader knows something the characters do not.
Point of View
- First person: the narrator is a character within the story.
- Third person limited: the narrator is outside the story, but only has access to one character's thoughts.
- Third person omniscient: the narrator is outside the story and has access to all characters' thoughts.
Tone and Mood
- Tone: the author's attitude towards the subject matter.
- Mood: the atmosphere or feeling evoked in the reader.
Other Literary Devices
- Allusion: a reference to a person, place, event, or work outside the text.
- Foreshadowing: hints or clues about future events.
- Stream-of-consciousness: a narrative style that mimics the natural flow of thoughts.
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Test your knowledge of literary devices used to convey meaning and evoke emotions in readers. Learn about figurative language, including metaphors, similes, and more.
