Literary Devices

Front

Literary device: compares using 'like' or 'as'

Back

Simile

Front

Comparison by naming different object

Back

Metaphor

Front

Literary device: repeated sound

Back

Alliteration

Front

Literary device: same word/phrase multiple times

Back

Repetition

Front

Type of irony: Reader knows something character does not

Back

Dramatic

Front

Type of irony: Character says words not meant

Back

Verbal

Front

Type of irony: expected outcome reversed

Back

Situational

Front

Literary device representing beyond literal meaning

Back

Symbolism

Front

Literary device revealing character's goals, values, feelings

Back

Characterization

Front

Literary device for deeper meaning

Back

Inference