Literary Devices

Literary Devices

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

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1.

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Front

Writer's attitude toward a subject or audience through word choice and style.

Back

tone

2.

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Front

Expression using language that signifies the opposite, often for humor or emphasis.

Back

irony

3.

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Front

A word that imitates a natural sound.

Back

onomatopoeia

4.

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Front

When the plot or another character hints at future events in the story.

Back

foreshadowing

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Overall feeling or atmosphere of a text created by imagery and word choice.

Back

mood

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The writer reveals a character's personality through words, actions, thoughts, and others' responses.

Back

indirect characterization

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tells the reader what the character is like directly.

Back

direct characterization

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