Literary Devices for 6th Grade Students

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What is irony?

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Irony is when something happens that is the opposite of what you expect. Example: A fire station burns down.

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What is sarcasm?

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Sarcasm is when you say the opposite of what you really mean, often in a joking way. Example: Saying "Great job!" when someone spills their drink.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is when you exaggerate something to make it sound much bigger or smaller than it really is. Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another. Example: "Time is a thief."

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Self-deprecation

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Self-deprecation means making a gentle or funny joke about yourself.
You say something silly or small about yourself to make people laugh or feel comfortable.
It’s not about being mean to yourself — it’s just for fun or to show you don’t think you’re better than others.