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literary devices
term and definition
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Alliteration | The repetition of initial and stressed sounds at the beginning of words or in accented syllables. | Please pass the plump pears |
| Allusion | A reference to a famous person,place,event or work of literature. | A common example is the phrase "Achilles" heel. |
| Foreshadowing | a suggestion of what is to come later in a work by giving hints and clues. | Within the Harry Potter series, Harry's scar twitched when near Voldemort, establishing a connection between the two. |
| Hyperbole | a figure of speech-- an exaggeration or overstatement. | He's like a million years old! |
| Imagery | 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... | A dimly lit alleyway. |
| Irony | something is the opposite of what you would expect, often in a funny or unexpected way. There are three types situational, dramatic and verbal. | The Titanic was considered an unsinkable ship before it sank. |
| Juxtaposition | Placing two contrasting images, concepts, ideas next to each other for the purpose of comparison to highlight the differences. | All is fair in love and war. |
| Metaphor | a comparison between two subjects without using "like" or "as." | He is a couch potato. |
| Mood | the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates in the mind of the reader. | Dark imagery can be utilized to create a melancholic mood. |
| Personification | a figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects. | The candle ran away because its afraid of the dark. |
| Pun | a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings. | I'm on a seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it. |
| Repetition | the repeating of a word or phrase to create a rhythm or emphasize a point. | I love my mom. I love my dad. I love my brother. I love my entire family. |
| Simile | a comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as." | She's as fast as a cheetah |
| Symbolism | a device in literature where an object represents an idea. | A heart typically represents love. |
| Theme | main or central idea or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. | "I Will Always Write Back" The power of communication |
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