Literary Devices Flashcards

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Simile

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

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Metaphor

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A comparison of two things without using "like" or "as"; a non-literal comparison.

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Personification

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Giving non-human things human characteristics.

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Symbolism

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When an object or thing is meant to be representative of something greater than the object or thing itself.

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Imagery

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Visually descriptive or figurative language that creates a picture in the reader’s mind, appealing to the reader’s senses.

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Tone

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The author's or speaker's expressed attitude. How they think or feel about their topic.

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Connotation

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The secondary meaning of a word, associated with your emotions.

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word; the literal meaning.

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Mood

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The overall feeling or atmosphere of a text, often created by the author's use of imagery and word choice. It describes how the author makes the reader feel.

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Conflict

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The opposition between a character and something else. Types include Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Man.