Literary Devices

Front

A scene in a story set in a time earlier than the story.

Back

Flashback

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Example: Bed Bath and Beyond

Back

Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Occurs when opposite ideas are joined together to create an effect. Example: Jumbo shrimp

Back

Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Front

When an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning. Example: A dove representing peace

Back

Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: it's raining cats and dogs.

Back

Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Front

A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as." Example: the assignment was a breeze!

Back

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

Example: He was a real Romeo with the ladies

Back

Allusion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

A warning or indication of a future event.

Back

Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Using language that normally signifies the opposite of its intended meaning, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. Example: a large dog named "Tiny."

Back

Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as."

Example: she is cute as a button!

Back

Simile

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D