Literary Devices

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

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tone

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

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irony

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A word that imitates a natural sound.

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onomatopoeia

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

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foreshadowing

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

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mood

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

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indirect characterization

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Tells the reader what the character is like directly.

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direct characterization

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds at the start of words.

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alliteration

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Literature, historical event, or famous person reference

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allusion

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Why the author is writing the story; the message conveyed.

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author's purpose