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ABC's of Literary
Elements and Techniques
| Definition/Example | Term |
|---|---|
| the repetition of initial and stressed sounds at the beginning of words or in accented syllables. Example: tongue twisters (Sally sells seashells by the sea shore). | Alliteration |
| A reference to a famous person, place, event or work of literature. An example of an allusion is a reference to Greek or Roman myth, the Bible or a well-known literary work. An allusion can also be topical or popular and refer to a current event. | Allusion. Example: "I am so excited to go to the TAYLOR SWIFT concert," said Lucy. |
| a suggestion of what is to come later in a work by giving hints and clues. Example: "I have to leave at 9 PM," said Lucy mysteriously. | Foreshadowing |
| a figure of speech -- an exaggeration or overstatement. Example: 'It is okay to take me a million hours to do all this homework," she says. | Hyperbole |
| used to describe the words or phrases which bring forth a certain picture or image in the mind of the reader. Imagery appeals to the senses- what can be seen, heard, felt, etc... Example: The ice cream smelled very chocolaty, as it dripped down her face. | Imagery |
| something is the opposite of what you would expect, often in a funny or unexpected way. There are three types: situational, dramatic and verbal. Example: The dietitian was see at the Wendy's drive through. | Irony |
| placing two contrasting images, concepts, ideas next to each other for the purpose of comparison to highlight the differences. Example: "I love Summer!" exclaimed Lucy "I love going to the beach!" "I love Winter!" Annie said "I love playing in the snow!" | Juxtaposition |
| a comparison between two subjects without using "like" or "as." Example: The street was a white blanket after it snowed. | Metaphor |
| the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates in the mind of the reader. Example: Lucy shivered as she walked through the Haunted Mansion at the fall festival. "Ahhhh,!" she screamed asd a ghost jumped out at her. She was terrified. | Mood |
| a figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects. Example: The trees danced in the wind. | Personification |
| a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or phrase to create a rhythm or emphasize a point. Example: Don't believe atoms, they make up everything! | Pun |
| the repeating of a word or phrase to create a rhythm or emphasize a point. Example: "Stay gold, Stay true, Stay gold," said Johnny. | Repetition |
| a comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as." Example: It was so cold on the winter day in New York it felt like they were in the North Pole! | Simile |
| A device in literature where an object represents an idea. Example: A symbol of I Will Always Write Back is an envelope representing the power of communication. | Symbol |
| main or central idea or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. "Generosity and kindness have the power to improve the lives of others." | Theme |
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