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Literary devices are techniques used by authors to convey ______, create tone, and evoke emotions in their writing.
Literary devices are techniques used by authors to convey ______, create tone, and evoke emotions in their writing.
meaning
A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' is called a ______.
A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' is called a ______.
simile
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close together is called ______.
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close together is called ______.
alliteration
Words that imitate the sounds they describe are called ______.
Words that imitate the sounds they describe are called ______.
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A reference to a person, place, event, or work of art outside the text itself is called an ______.
A reference to a person, place, event, or work of art outside the text itself is called an ______.
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Hints or clues that suggest events that will occur later in the text are called ______.
Hints or clues that suggest events that will occur later in the text are called ______.
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Literary Devices
Literary devices are techniques used by authors to convey meaning, create tone, and evoke emotions in their writing. Here are some common literary devices:
Figurative Language
- Metaphor: A comparison between two unlike things without "like" or "as."
- Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."
- Personification: Attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities, such as objects or animals.
- Hyperbole: An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
- Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close together.
Sound Devices
- Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate the sounds they describe.
- Assonance: The repetition of vowel sounds in words that are close together.
- Consonance: The repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close together.
Rhetorical Devices
- Allusion: A reference to a person, place, event, or work of art outside the text itself.
- Irony: A contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs.
- Symbolism: Using an object, color, or other element to represent an abstract idea or concept.
Structural Devices
- Foreshadowing: Hints or clues that suggest events that will occur later in the text.
- Flashback: A scene or episode from the past inserted into the present narrative.
- Stream of consciousness: A writing style that mimics the natural flow of thoughts, feelings, and observations.
Other Devices
- Imagery: Language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental images.
- Tone: The author's attitude or feeling conveyed through the writing.
- Motif: A recurring theme, idea, or symbol throughout a text.
These literary devices help authors create rich, engaging, and meaningful texts that resonate with readers.
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Test your knowledge of literary devices, including figurative language, sound devices, rhetorical devices, and structural devices, used to convey meaning and create tone in writing.
