Stories -- Literary Devices

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Culturally-known reference from history, mythology, or religion.

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allusion

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Animals or objects portrayed as people (walking, talking, etc.)

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anthropomorphism

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Character traits and personality are directly stated.

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direct characterization

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The problem(s) in the story

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conflict

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Character revealed through personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others.

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indirect characterization

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Characters speak to one another

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dialogue

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Interruptions to insert past events for context in a narrative

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flashback

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Future events in a story suggested by the author.

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foreshadowing

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Common expression that doesn't make sense literally.

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idiom

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Description appealing to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch)

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imagery