Literary Devices Review

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Irony where actions have opposite effects from what was intended.

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situational irony

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Author describes character traits.

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indirect characterization

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A piece of writing that starts in the middle of action

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in medias res

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Reference to another work, person, or event

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allusion

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Irony where facts/events are unknown to a character but known to the reader/audience.

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dramatic irony

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A writer's attitude revealed through word choice

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tone

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Conflict between a character and a societal force, often seen in dystopias.

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man vs. society conflict

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Figure of speech comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'

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simile

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Character conflict with others

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man vs. man conflict

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A character contrasting another, highlighting their distinct qualities.

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foil character