Literary Devices Review

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose for effect. Example: 'Two turkeys took a trip.'

The life lesson, meaning, moral, or insight about life or human nature communicated by a literary work.

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other. Example: 'Olivia, your room is a pig sty.'

Visually descriptive or figurative language that allows the reader to 'see' what is happening.

Hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story.

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes. Example: 'buzz', 'bang', 'sizzle'.

An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. Example: A dove symbolizes peace.