Aiken - Literary Devices Fall Review

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device that uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities. For example, the stars on the U.S. flag symbolize the states of the union.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is Characterization?

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Characterization is a literary device that reveals the personality, goals, values, or feelings of a character, often changing the reader's opinion about them.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is Repetition?

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Repetition is a literary device that involves the repeated use of words or phrases to emphasize a point or theme. For example, 'And miles to go before I sleep.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses. For example, 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley.'

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story, creating anticipation in the reader.

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary device that involves a contrast between expectation and reality. There are three types: verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'